… In skin, MMP-2 (gelatinase A) and MMP9 (gelatinase B) are … expression of MMP-2 and -9
was studied in sulfur mustard (… and assayed for MMP-2 and -9 expression by gelatinase activity …

… increased MMP-9 mRNA levels were observed; however, MMP… where MMP-9 mRNA levels
were increased whereas MMP-2 … A temporal link between human MMP-9 enzymatic activity …

… problems in sulfur mustard injured group in SICS.… MMP-9 and MMP-9/TIMP complexes did
not have any correlation with spirometry findings, a significant elevation was shown in MMP9 …

… We measured sputum and serum MMP-9 levels but not MMP-9 activity which might be a
limitation in the analysis of the current study. It is likely that the MMP-9 activation influences the …

… exposed to sulfur mustard in comparison to the normal people (26). Our results showed
that serum MMP-8 increased in patients who were exposed to sulfur mustard in comparison to …

… Inhalation of sulfur mustard (SM), a bifunctional alkylating … (iNOS), and matrix
metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9), each of which has … in alveolar regions, MMP-9 was prominent in …

… Two members of the MMP family, MMP-2 and MMP-9, are subclassified as gelatinases due
to their preferential ability to digest denatured collagens (gelatin) and collagen type IV, the …

… Skin exposure to the chemical warfare agent, sulfur mustard (bis-2-chloroethylsulfide, SM), …
by overexpression of MMP9. Studies show MMP9 degrades basement membrane (BM) …

Sulfur mustard (SM), a chemical weapon first employed during World War I, targets the skin,
eyes, and lung. It remains a significant military and civilian threat. The characteristic …

… MMPs) activity, we evaluated the clinical and biochemical effects of topical treatment with
doxycycline, an MMP … time points for measurements of MMPs activity by zymography. Efficacy …