| Literature DB >> 9627108 |
S Saito1, M Katoh, M Masumoto, S Matsumoto, Y Masuho.
Abstract
To determine whether matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) or MMP-3 is involved in cartilage collagen degradation, polyclonal antibodies were separately raised against MMP-1 and MMP-3 and their effects on collagen degradation were assessed in rabbit cartilage explant culture. We found that anti-MMP-1 antibodies completely inhibited collagen degradation induced by the combination of interleukin-1 (IL-1) and plasminogen. Anti-MMP-3 antibodies showed 40% inhibition at maximum concentration. These results indicate that MMP-1, and possibly MMP-3, are involved in collagen degradation in cartilage explant culture.Entities:
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Year: 1998 PMID: 9627108 DOI: 10.1016/s0024-3205(98)00181-7
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Life Sci ISSN: 0024-3205 Impact factor: 5.037