Fluoroquinolones Suppress TGF-β and PMA-Induced MMP-9 Production in Cancer Cells: Implications in Repurposing Quinolone Antibiotics for Cancer Treatment

Background: Fluoroquinolones (FQs) are potent antimicrobials with multiple effects on host cells and tissues. Although FQs can attenuate cancer invasion and metastasis, the underlying molecular mechanisms remain unclear. Matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) has functional roles in tumor angiogenesis,...

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Main Authors: Cheng-Yi Huang, Jenq-Lin Yang, Jih-Jung Chen, Shun-Ban Tai, Yu-Hsuan Yeh, Pei-Feng Liu, Ming-Wei Lin, Chih-Ling Chung, Chun-Lin Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-10-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/21/11602