Metalloproteinase 1 downregulation in neurofibromatosis 1: Therapeutic potential of antimalarial hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine
Abstract Neurofibromatosis type 1 is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder caused by mutation in the neurofibromin 1 (NF1) gene. Its hallmarks are cutaneous findings including neurofibromas, benign peripheral nerve sheath tumors. We analyzed the collagen and matrix metalloproteinase 1 (MMP1) expres...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Publishing Group
2021-05-01
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Series: | Cell Death and Disease |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41419-021-03802-9 |