title: Matrix metalloproteinases: their function in tissue repair.
abstract: Matrix metalloproteinases are involved in all stages of cutaneous wound repair and play a key role in regulating the balance between tissue synthesis and tissue destruction. Greater understanding of this may result in better treatment options.
authors.affiliation: Mid-Peninsula Wound Care Medical Clinic, Burlingame, California, USA. ltoy@surgdoc.com
authors.forename: L W
authors.initials: LW
authors.lastname: Toy
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002465:Cell Movement / Q000502:physiology; D049109:Cell Proliferation; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005109:Extracellular Matrix / Q000502:physiology; D005347:Fibroblasts / Q000502:physiology; D006133:Growth Substances / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007249:Inflammation; D061965:Matrix Metalloproteinase Inhibitors; D020782:Matrix Metalloproteinases / Q000502:physiology*; D018919:Neovascularization, Physiologic / Q000502:physiology; D011480:Protease Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012879:Skin Physiological Phenomena / Q000276:immunology; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000502:physiology*; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000276:immunology / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D006133:Growth Substances; D061965:Matrix Metalloproteinase Inhibitors; D011480:Protease Inhibitors; D020782:Matrix Metalloproteinases