title: [The role of matrix metalloproteinases in cardiovascular diseases].
abstract: Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) belong to a large family of multidomain zinc endopeptidases. They are one of the most important proteolytic enzymes which digest components of the extracellular matrix and take part in many physiological processes, such as apoptosis or angiogenesis. It was shown that MMPs are also involved in the pathogenesis of many diseases such as malignant tumors and cardiovascular diseases. The discovery of the mechanisms of MMPs' action can have significant influence on therapeutic strategy, especially in cardiovascular diseases.
authors: Uniwersytet Medyczny w Białymstoku. bialka@umwb.edu.pl
authors: Magdalena
authors: M
authors: Groblewska
authors: Agnieszka
authors: A
authors: Tycińska
authors: Barbara
authors: B
authors: Mroczko
authors: Włodzimierz
authors: W
authors: Musiał
authors: Maciej
authors: M
authors: Szmitkowski