Abstract
Blood-brain barrier (BBB) leakage and brain edema is a critical part of stroke pathophysiology. In this mini-review, we briefly survey the potential role of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) in BBB dysfunction. A large body of data in both experimental models as well as clinical patient populations suggests that MMPs may disrupt BBB permeability and interfere with cell-cell signaling in the neurovascular unit. Hence, ongoing efforts are underway to validate MMPs as potential biomarkers in stroke as well as pursue MMP blockers as therapeutic opportunities. Because BBB perturbations may also occur in neurodegeneration, MMPs and associated neurovascular unit mechanisms may also be potential targets in a broader range of CNS disorders.
Keywords: Brain edema, neuroprotection, neurodegeneration, neurovascular unit, stroke recovery, Blood-brain barrier (BBB), matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), BBB permeability, biomarkers, CNS disorders.
Current Pharmaceutical Design
Title:Neurovascular Matrix Metalloproteinases and the Blood-Brain Barrier
Volume: 18 Issue: 25
Author(s): Ji Hae Seo, Shuzhen Guo, Josephine Lok, Deepti Navaratna, Michael J. Whalen, Kyu-Won Kim and Eng H. Lo
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Keywords: Brain edema, neuroprotection, neurodegeneration, neurovascular unit, stroke recovery, Blood-brain barrier (BBB), matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), BBB permeability, biomarkers, CNS disorders.
Abstract: Blood-brain barrier (BBB) leakage and brain edema is a critical part of stroke pathophysiology. In this mini-review, we briefly survey the potential role of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) in BBB dysfunction. A large body of data in both experimental models as well as clinical patient populations suggests that MMPs may disrupt BBB permeability and interfere with cell-cell signaling in the neurovascular unit. Hence, ongoing efforts are underway to validate MMPs as potential biomarkers in stroke as well as pursue MMP blockers as therapeutic opportunities. Because BBB perturbations may also occur in neurodegeneration, MMPs and associated neurovascular unit mechanisms may also be potential targets in a broader range of CNS disorders.
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Hae Seo Ji, Guo Shuzhen, Lok Josephine, Navaratna Deepti, J. Whalen Michael, Kim Kyu-Won and H. Lo Eng, Neurovascular Matrix Metalloproteinases and the Blood-Brain Barrier, Current Pharmaceutical Design 2012; 18 (25) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/138161212802002742
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/138161212802002742 |
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Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
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