• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제13권7호
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• pp.3259-3264
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• 2012

Curcumin (CM) possesses anti-cancer activity against a variety of tumors. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) play an important role in remodeling the extracellular matrix and their activities are regulated by tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases (TIMPs) family. Control of MMP and TIMP activity are now of great significance. In this study, the effect of CM is investigated on metastatic MMPs and anti-metastatic TIMPs genes on MDA breast cancer cells cultured in a mixture of DMEM and Ham's F12 medium and treated with different concentrations of CM (10, 20 and $40{\mu}M$ for various lengths of time. Reverse transcription followed by quantitative real time PCR was used to detect the gene expression levels of MMPs and TIMPs in CM-treated versus untreated cases and the data were analyzed by one-way ANOVA. At high concentrations of curcumin, TIMP-1, -2, -3 and -4 genes were up-regulated after 48 hours of treatment, their over-expression being accompanied by down-regulation of MMP-2 and MMP-9 gene expression levels in a concentration- and time-dependent manner. These results suggest that curcumin plays a role in regulating cell metastasis by inhibiting MMP-2 and MMP-9 and up-regulating TIMP1 and TIMP4 gene expression in breast cancer cells.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제55권5호
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• pp.237-243
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• 2014

Objective : Symptomatic disc degeneration develops from inflammatory reactions in the annulus fibrosus (AF). Although inflammatory mediators during annular inflammation have been studied, the roles of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and their inhibitors have not been fully elucidated. In this study, we evaluated the production of MMPs and tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinase (TIMPs) during annular inflammation using an in vitro co-culture system. We also examined the effect of notochordal cells on annular inflammation. Methods : Human AF (hAF) pellet was co-cultured for 48 hours with phorbol myristate acetate-stimulated macrophage-like THP-1 cells. hAF pellet and conditioned media (CM) from co-cultured cells were assayed for MMPs, TIMPs, and insulin-like growth factor (IGF)-1 levels using real-time reverse-transcriptase polymerase chain reaction and enzyem-linked immunosorbent assay. To evaluate whether notochordal cells affected MMPs or TIMPs production on annular inflammation, hAF co-cultured with notochordal cells from adult New Zealand White rabbits, were assayed. Results : MMP-1, -3, -9; and TIMP-1 levels were significantly increased in CM of hAF co-cultured with macrophage-like cells compared with hAF alone, whereas TIMP-2 and IGF-1 levels were significantly decreased (p<0.05). After macrophage exposure, hAF produced significantly more MMP-1 and -3 and less TIMP-1 and -2. Interleukin-$1{\beta}$ stimulation enhanced MMP-1 and -3 levels, and significantly diminished TIMP-2 levels. Co-culturing with rabbit notochordal cells did not significantly influence MMPs and TIMPs production or COL1A2 gene expression. Conclusion : Our results indicate that macrophage-like cells evoke annular degeneration through the regulation of major degradative enzymes and their inhibitors, produced by hAF, suggesting that the selective regulation of these enzymes provides future targets for symptomatic disc degeneration therapy.

• BMB Reports
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• 제45권11호
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• pp.623-628
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• 2012

Tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases (TIMPs; TIMP-1, -2, -3 and -4) are endogenous inhibitor for matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) that are responsible for remodeling the extracellular matrix (ECM) and involved in migration, invasion and metastasis of tumor cells. Unlike under normal conditions, the imbalance between MMPs and TIMPs is associated with various diseased states. Among TIMPs, TIMP-1, a 184-residue protein, is the only N-linked glycoprotein with glycosylation sites at N30 and N78. The structural analysis of the catalytic domain of human stromelysin-1 (MMP-3) and human TIMP-1 suggests new possibilities of the role of TIMP-1 glycan moieties as a tuner for the proteolytic activities by MMPs. Because the TIMP-1 glycosylation participate in the interaction, aberrant glycosylation of TIMP-1 presumably affects the interaction, thereby leading to pathogenic dysfunction in cancer cells. TIMP-1 has not only the cell proliferation activities but also anti-oncogenic properties. Cancer cells appear to utilize these bilateral aspects of TIMP-1 for cancer progression; an elevated TIMP-1 level exerts to cancer development via MMP-independent pathway during the early phase of tumor formation, whereas it is the aberrant glycosylation of TIMP-1 that overcome the high anti-proteolytic burden. The aberrant glycosylation of TIMP-1 can thus be used as staging and/or prognostic biomarker in colon cancer.

• 대한의생명과학회지
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.103-110
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• 2014

Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), also called matrixins, function in the extracellular environment of cells and degrade both matrix and non-matrix proteins. They are multidomain proteins and their activities are regulated by tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases (TIMPs). The uncontrolled regulation of MMPs is involved in various pathologic processes, such as tumor invasion, migration, host immune escape, extravasation, angiogenesis, and tumor growth. Especially, matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) is one of the metastasis-accelerating genes involved in metastasis of various types of human cancers. Here, we review the member of MMP family and discusses their domain structure and function, enzyme activation, the mechanism of inhibition by TIMPs. In particular, we focus the role of MMP-9 in relation to cancer metastasis.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제13권9호
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• pp.4555-4559
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• 2012

Breast cancer causes death due to distant metastases in which tumor cells produce matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) enzymes which facilitate invasion. Oleuropein, the main olive oil polyphenol, has anti-proliferative effects. This study aimed to investigate the effect of oleuropein on the metastatic and anti-metastatic gene expression in the MDA human breast cancer cell line. We evaluated the MMPs and TIMPs gene expression by semi-quantitative reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) in treated and untreated cells. This study demonstrated that OL may induce anti-metastatic effects on human breast cancer cells. We found that TIMP1,-3, and -4 were over-expressed after all periods of incubation in treated cancer cells compared to untreated cells, while MMP2 and MMP9 genes were down-regulated, at least initially. Treatment of breast cancer cells with oleuropein could help in prevention of cancer metastasis by increasing the TIMPs and suppressing the MMPs gene expressions.

• 한국동물생명공학회지
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• 제34권3호
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• pp.247-252
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• 2019

We observed MMPs expression in all sperm groups, with pro-MMP showing lower expression than active MMPs. According to the results from each freezing extender, the sperm membrane integrity (HOST: Hypoosmotic Swelling Test) analysis in TCGGD (Tris 250 mM, Citric acid 88 mM, Glucose 47 mM, Glycerol 3%, Dimethylsulpoxide 3.5 M) is 59.8 ± 0.7, TCGSD (Tris 250 mM, Citric acid 88 mM, Glucose 47 mM, Sucrose 0.1 M, Dimethylsulpoxide 3.5 M) is 59.3 ± 0.5 were significantly higher (p < 0.05) among the experimental groups. And MMPs analysis result, we observed MMPs expression in all sperm groups, with pro-MMP showing lower expression than active MMPs. The expression of active MMP-2 was the highest in sperms frozen in TCGSD and TCGD (Tris 250 mM, Citric acid 88 mM, Glucose 47 mM, Dimethylsulpoxide 3.5 M), Meanwhile, sperms from the TCGGD and TCGED (Tris 250 mM, Citric acid 88 mM, Glucose 47 mM, Ethylene glycol 3%, Dimethylsulpoxide 3.5 M) group showed lower level of active MMP-2 expression. Together, these results indicate that adding glycerol or sucrose to the sperm freezing buffer would not only suppress MMPs expression but also minimize DNA fragmentation, providing a mean to improve the success rate in the in vitro manipulation of rabbit sperms. Therefore, these results suggest that TCGGD or TCGSD extender method for freezing-thawing of rabbit sperm increased the viability after thawing.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제10권3호
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• pp.265-273
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• 2016

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: The inhibitory effect of Hijikia fusiforme (HF) extracts on degenerative osteoarthritis was examined in primary cultured rat cartilage cells and a monosodium iodoacetate (MIA)-induced osteoarthritis rat model. MATERIALS/METHODS: In vitro, cell survival and the expression of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), collagen type I, collagen type II, aggrecan, and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases (TIMPs) was measured after $H_2O_2$ ($800{\mu}M$, 2 hr) treatment in primary chondrocytes. In vivo animal study, osteoarthritis was induced by intra-articular injection of MIA into knee joints of rats, and then RH500, HFE250 and HFE500 were administered orally once a day for 28 days. To determine the anti-inflammatory effects of HFE, nitric oxide (NO), prostaglandin $E_2$ ($PGE_2$) expression were measured. In addition, real-time PCR was performed to measure the genetic expression of MMPs, collagen type I, collagen type II, aggrecan, and TIMPs. RESULTS: In the in vitro assay, cell survival after $H_2O_2$ treatment was increased by HFE extract (20% EtOH). In addition, anabolic factors (genetic expression of collagen type I, II, and aggrecan) were increased by HFE extract (20% EtOH). However, the genetic expression of MMP-3 and 7, known as catabolic factors were significantly inhibited by treatment with HFE extract (20% EtOH). In the in vivo assay, anabolic factors (genetic expression of collagen type I, II, aggrecan, and TIMPs) were increased by oral administration of HFE extract. However, the genetic expression of MMP-3 and 7, known as catabolic factors, and production of NO and $PGE_2$ were significantly inhibited by treatment with oral administration of HFE extract. CONCLUSION: HFE extract inhibited articular cartilage degeneration through preventing extracellular matrix degradation and chondrocyte injury.

• 대한의생명과학회지
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.77-87
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• 2021

Reflux esophagitis (RE) is a disease that stomach contents, stomach acid, and pepsin continually refluxing and is curently increasing worldwide. This study was conducted to find natural materials that can reduce side effects and effectively treat RE. Animal experiments were conducted with a 1:1 (EA1), 1:5 (EA5) ratio of Evodiae Fructus and Arecae Semen known to be effective against reflux esophagitis. As a result of confirming the total lesion of the esophageal mucosa after EA1 or EA5 treatment in reflux esophagitis animals, it showed superior improvement compared to the RE-control rats. In addition, by regulating the expression of MPO and NADPH oxidase, the activation of NF-κB was inhibited, and the expression of COX-1 and COX-2 was regulated. Moreover, its improved esophageal barrier function through regulating protein expressions of tight junction protein and MMPs/TIMPs. Taken together, a mixture of Evodiae Fructus and Arecae Semen can attenuate the damage to the esophageal mucosa that not only inactivationed the NF-κB through oxidative stress control, but also by regulating tight junctions and MMPs/TIMPs. This effect was more excellent in the 1:1 mixture (EA1) than in the Evodiae Fructus and Arecae Semen 1:5 mixture (EA5).

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제61권5호
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• pp.447-455
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• 2006

연구배경: 특발성 폐섬유화증/통상형 간질성 폐렴은 특발성 간질성 폐렴 중 하나로 세포외 기질의 과도한 침착과 기저막 파괴를 통해 섬유모세포/ 근섬유모세포가 폐포 내로 이동하면서 발생하는 fibroblast foci가 대표적인 병리학적 현상이며, 결국 비가역적인 섬유화로 진행하는 질환이다. 이에 대하여 기질 분해효소인 MMPs와 그 길항체인 TIMPs의 과발현이 이러한 병태생리의 한 요인으로 설명되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 특발성 폐섬유화증/통상형 간질성 폐렴을 비롯, 비특이성 간질성 폐렴에서 MMPs와 TIMPs의 발현 양상을 살펴보고자 하였다. 연구방법: 특발성 폐섬유화증/통상형 간질성 폐렴, 비특이성 간질성 폐렴의 폐 조직을 이용하여 MMP-1,-2,-9, TIMP-1, -2에 대한 면역조직화학염색 검사와 MMP-2, MMP-9에 대한 gelatin zymography를 시행하였다. 면역조직화학염색 검사는 통상형 간질성 폐렴 22, 비특이성 간질성 폐렴 13례 였으며, gelatin zymography는 통상형 간질성 폐 렴 9, 비특이성 간질성 폐렴 4례, 정상 대조군5례였다. 연구결과: 면역조직화학 염색 검사 결과 섬유모세포/근섬유모세포 부위에서 TIMP-1, -2, MMP-2,9이 관찰 되었고, 특히 통상형 간질성 폐렴에서 비특이성 간질성 폐렴보다 TIMP-2가 강하게 발현되었다. Gelatin zymography 결과는 MMP-2, MMP-9 모두 통상형 간질성 폐렴에서 비특이성 간질성 폐렴보다 유의하게 높은 소견을 보여 주었다. 결 론: 통상형 간질성 폐렴 에서 비특이성 간질성 폐렴보다 TIMP-2, MMP-2, MMP-9의 과발현을 관찰할 수 있었으며, 이는 통상형 간질성 폐렴의 비가역적인 섬유화 진행에 관여할 가능성이 있음을 추측해 볼 수 있다.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제52권5호
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• pp.453-462
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• 2002

연구배경 : MMPs는 종양 전이의 주된 장벽인 기저막과 세포외 기질을 분해하여 암세포의 침습 및 전이에 주된 역할을 하며, TIMP는 MMP에 의한 기저막 단백질 분해를 억제하는 인자로 알려져있다. MMP의 발현은 임상 병기가 진행할수록 증가하며 주위 림프절 전이와 관계가 있으며, TIMP의 발현은 주위 림파절로 전이가 일어나면 감소 또는 증가하는 것으로 알려져 있다. 대상 및 방법 : 비소세포폐암으로 진단 받고 근치적 절제술을 시행 받은 74명 환자를 대상으로 paraffin에 보관된 조직에서 면역조직화학염색법을 이용하여 MMP-2, 9, TIMP-l, 2 항체로 발현을 검색하였으며, 발현에 따른 생존율을 Kaplan-Meier, Log-rank로 검색하였다. 결 과 : MMP-2, 9의 발현은 각각 25/74례 (34%), 19/74(26%)였고, TIMP-l, 2의 발현은 각각 27/74(36%), 32/74(43%)였다. 임상 병기에 따른 MMP-2, 9 발현은 병기의 진행에 따라 유의하게 증가하였고, TIMP-2는 유의하게 감소하였다. 임상 림프절의 전이에 따른 발현은 MMP-2, 9에서만 전이의 진행에 따라 유의하게 증가하였다. MMP-2 발현에 따른 중간 생존기간은 양성군이 20개월, 음성군이 34개월로 양성군이 유의하게 낮았으며, TIMP-2은 34개월, 18개월로 양성군이 유의하게 높았다. MMP-2/TIMP-2에 따른 중간 생존기간은 음성/양성이 유의하게 높았다. 결 론 : MMP-2, 9 발현은 종양의 진행과 림프절의 전이에 관여할 것으로 사료되며, MMP-2와 TIMP-2의 발현은 역비레 관계가 있다.