Abstract
Metalloproteinases (MPs) such as the matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and adamalysins (ADAMs and ADAMTS) are expressed in various stages of colorectal cancer (CRC), and some correlate with survival and prognosis. The MPs are regulated by various factors including EMMPRIN, TIMPs, and RECK. In addition, micro-RNAs are found to be relevant for both MP expression levels and CRC prognostication. Both MPs and their regulators could be potential targets for intervention and therapy in CRC.
(c) 2009 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
MeSH terms
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Colorectal Neoplasms / enzymology*
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Colorectal Neoplasms / etiology
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Enzyme Activation
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GPI-Linked Proteins
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Humans
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Membrane Glycoproteins / physiology
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Metalloendopeptidases / physiology
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Metalloproteases / genetics
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Metalloproteases / physiology*
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MicroRNAs / physiology
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Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinases / physiology
Substances
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GPI-Linked Proteins
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Membrane Glycoproteins
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MicroRNAs
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RECK protein, human
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Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinases
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Metalloproteases
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Metalloendopeptidases
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Crotalus adamanteus proteinase II