Abstract
Matrix metalloproteinases are involved in all stages of cutaneous wound repair and play a key role in regulating the balance between tissue synthesis and tissue destruction. Greater understanding of this may result in better treatment options.
MeSH terms
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Acute Disease
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use
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Cell Movement / physiology
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Cell Proliferation
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Chronic Disease
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Extracellular Matrix / physiology
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Fibroblasts / physiology
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Growth Substances / therapeutic use
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Humans
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Inflammation
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Matrix Metalloproteinase Inhibitors
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Matrix Metalloproteinases / physiology*
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Neovascularization, Physiologic / physiology
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Protease Inhibitors / therapeutic use
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Skin Physiological Phenomena / immunology
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Wound Healing / physiology*
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Wounds and Injuries / immunology
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Wounds and Injuries / physiopathology*
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Wounds and Injuries / therapy
Substances
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents
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Growth Substances
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Matrix Metalloproteinase Inhibitors
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Protease Inhibitors
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Matrix Metalloproteinases