Elevated matrix metalloproteinases and collagen fragmentation in photodamaged human skin: impact of altered extracellular matrix microenvironment on dermal fibroblast function

J Invest Dermatol. 2013 May;133(5):1362-6. doi: 10.1038/jid.2012.509. Epub 2013 Mar 7.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Case-Control Studies
  • Cells, Cultured
  • Collagen / metabolism*
  • Extracellular Matrix / metabolism*
  • Fibroblasts / pathology
  • Fibroblasts / physiology*
  • Fibroblasts / radiation effects
  • Forearm
  • Homeostasis / radiation effects
  • Humans
  • Matrix Metalloproteinases / metabolism*
  • Photolysis
  • Skin / metabolism*
  • Skin / pathology
  • Skin / radiation effects*
  • Ultraviolet Rays / adverse effects

Substances

  • Collagen
  • Matrix Metalloproteinases