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Labelling Matrix Metalloproteinases

Run-Fu Zhang1, Bing Zhang2, Wang Chang-Jiang2

  • 1Centre of Chemical Biology, Department of Chemistry, Yanbian University, Yanji, Jilin 133002, China.

Current Medicinal Chemistry
|January 16, 2023
PubMed

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Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are crucial in health and disease. Recent advances focus on MMP labelling methods, though selective labelling of specific MMPs remains a challenge.

Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  • Enzymology
  • Biomedical Research

Background:

  • Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are zinc-dependent proteases involved in numerous physiological and pathological processes.
  • MMPs serve as critical biomarkers for diseases like inflammation, neurological disorders, and various cancers.
  • The growing recognition of MMPs' roles has spurred significant interest in their detection and labelling.

Approach:

  • This review systematically examines recent advancements in matrix metalloproteinase labelling technologies and reagents.
  • A comprehensive literature search was conducted using keywords such as 'MMPs' and 'labelling' across major scientific databases (ScienceDirect, Scifinder, Web of Science, PubMed).
  • Typical cases were analyzed to provide an inductive overview of current MMP labelling methodologies.

Key Points:

  • Significant progress has been made in developing reagents and technologies for MMP labelling.
  • Current MMP labelling methods have enabled a deeper understanding of the MMP network and its functions.
  • Despite advancements, achieving selective labelling of individual MMPs presents an ongoing challenge in the field.

Conclusions:

  • The development of MMP labelling techniques is rapidly advancing, driven by their importance as disease biomarkers.
  • This review highlights key innovations in MMP labelling, offering insights into their application in biomedical research.
  • Future research efforts should focus on overcoming the limitations in selective MMP labelling to enhance diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.
Keywords:
Matrix metalloproteinasebiological targetingfluorescent probeprotein labellingradioactive labellingzinc-containing proteases

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