Mast cell tryptase does not alter matrix metalloproteinase expression in human dermal fibroblasts: further evidence that proteolytically-active tryptase is a potent fibrogenic factor.

Zhang, J

Mast cell tryptase does not alter matrix metalloproteinase expression in human dermal fibroblasts: further evidence that proteolytically-active tryptase is a potent fibrogenic factor. [electronic resource] - Journal of cellular physiology Nov 1999 - 312-8 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

0021-9541

10.1002/(SICI)1097-4652(199911)181:2<312::AID-JCP13>3.0.CO;2-1 doi


Adult
Calcimycin--pharmacology
Cell Line
Chymases
Culture Media, Conditioned
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Fibroblasts--enzymology
Gene Expression Regulation, Enzymologic--drug effects
Heparin--pharmacology
Humans
Lung--enzymology
Matrix Metalloproteinase 1--genetics
Matrix Metalloproteinase 2--genetics
Matrix Metalloproteinase 3--genetics
Matrix Metalloproteinase 9--genetics
Matrix Metalloproteinases--genetics
Mitogens--pharmacology
RNA, Messenger--genetics
Serine Endopeptidases--isolation & purification
Skin--enzymology
Tetradecanoylphorbol Acetate--pharmacology
Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinase-1--analysis
Transcription, Genetic--drug effects
Transforming Growth Factor beta--pharmacology
Tryptases