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Multiple changes in gene expression in chronic human Achilles tendinopathy.

D Ireland1, R Harrall, V Curry

  • 1Rheumatology Research Unit, Box 194, E6, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Hills Road, CB2 2QQ, Cambridge, UK. dci20@mole.bio.cam.ac.uk

Matrix Biology : Journal of the International Society for Matrix Biology
|June 23, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Matrix metalloproteinase-3 (MMP-3) mRNA and protein levels are lower in degenerate Achilles tendon tissue. This suggests MMP-3 plays a key role in tendon extracellular matrix remodeling and degradation.

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Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology
  • Orthopedics

Background:

  • Achilles tendon disorders involve changes in extracellular matrix.
  • Cell-cell and cell-matrix interactions are crucial in tendon health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify gene expression changes in degenerate Achilles tendon tissue.
  • To investigate the role of matrix metalloproteinase-3 (MMP-3) in tendon disorders.

Main Methods:

  • Atlas cDNA cell interaction arrays were used to analyze gene expression.
  • Quantitative RT-PCR confirmed mRNA levels.
  • Immunoblotting assessed protein levels.

Main Results:

  • MMP-3 mRNA was significantly down-regulated in degenerate Achilles tendon samples.

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  • Type-I and type-III collagen mRNAs were significantly higher in degenerate samples.
  • MMP-3 protein levels were lower in degenerate and some normal tendon samples from patients with tendinosis.

    • Conclusions:

    • MMP-3 down-regulation is associated with Achilles tendon degeneration.
    • MMP-3 may regulate extracellular matrix degradation and tissue remodeling in tendons.
    • Further research into MMP-3's role in tendon pathology is warranted.