Tumor angiogenesis, the formation of new blood vessels within the tumor microenvironment,
is considered a hallmark of cancer progression and represents a crucial target for …

Metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), characterized primarily by hepatic
steatosis, has become the most prevalent liver disease worldwide, affecting approximately …

Adipose tissue (AT) secretes pro-and anti-inflammatory cytokines involved in AT
homeostasis, including tumor necrosis factor-α (TNFα) and irisin. The functionality of AT is …

Objectives: Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are calcium-dependent zinc-containing endo-
peptidases engaged in many biological processes including adipogenesis, angiogenesis …

Acute intermittent porphyria (AIP) is an inherited metabolic disorder associated with
complications including kidney failure and hepatocellular carcinoma, probably caused by …

Macrophage metalloelastase or matrix metalloproteinase-12 (MMP12) is a macrophage-
specific proteolytic enzyme involved in the physiopathology of many inflammatory diseases …

Purpose Cold seawater immersion aggravates hemorrhagic shock-induced homeostasis
imbalance and organ dysfunction, leading to increased mortality. Previous studies have …

Chronic inflammatory lung diseases are characterized by disease-specific extracellular
matrix accumulation resulting from an imbalance of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and …

Diabetic neuropathy and nephropathy are common complications of type 1 diabetes (T1D).
The symptoms are often elusive in the early stages, and available diagnostic methods can …

Background/Aim: The activity and expression of matrix metalloproteinase-7 (MMP7) have
been found to be upregulated in the late stages of endometriosis. However, the contribution …