<i>Lupinus albus</i> Protein Components Inhibit MMP-2 and MMP-9 Gelatinolytic Activity In Vitro and In Vivo

Matrix metalloproteinases 2 and 9 (MMP-2 and MMP-9) are regarded as important clinical targets due to their nodal-point role in inflammatory and oncological diseases. Here, we aimed at isolating and characterizing am MMP-2 and-9 inhibitor (MMPI) from <i>Lupinus albus</i> and at assessing...

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Main Authors: Joana Mota, Rosa Direito, João Rocha, João Fernandes, Bruno Sepodes, Maria Eduardo Figueira, Anabela Raymundo, Ana Lima, Ricardo Boavida Ferreira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/24/13286