Roles of matrix metalloproteinases in the cornea: A special focus on macular corneal dystrophy

• Main Authors: Saniye Gul Kaya (Author), Seniz Inanc-Surer (Author), Gulcin Cakan-Akdogan (Author), Gulgun Oktay (Author), Canan Asli Utine (Author), Sibel Kalyoncu (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2021-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are endopeptidases that are responsible for the degradation of several components of the extracellular matrix (ECM) and some non-ECM proteins. MMPs are subdivided into 6 groups according to their structure and substrate specificity: collagenases, gelatinases, membran...