MMP2 activity is critical for TGF 2-induced matrix contraction--Implications for fibrosis

Eldred, Julie A., Hodgkinson, Lisa M., Dawes, Lucy J., Reddan, John R., Edwards, Dylan R. and Wormstone, I. Michael (2012) MMP2 activity is critical for TGF 2-induced matrix contraction--Implications for fibrosis. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, 53 (7). pp. 4085-4098. ISSN 0146-0404

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Abstract

Purpose.: The fibrotic lens disorder posterior capsule opacification (PCO) develops in millions of patients following cataract surgery. PCO characteristics are extensive extracellular matrix (ECM) production and contraction of the posterior lens capsule, resulting in light-scattering ECM modification (wrinkling). The pro-fibrotic cytokine transforming growth factor beta (TGFβ) is central to PCO development. This study aimed to elucidate the role of the ECM modulators matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) in TGFβ-mediated PCO formation. Methods.: The human lens epithelial cell-line FHL-124 and human capsular bag models were employed. Gene expression of MMP family members was determined by oligonucleotide microarray and quantitative real-time RT-PCR. MMP2 and MT1-MMP protein levels were analyzed by ELISA and Western blotting, respectively. Matrix contraction was determined using an FHL-124 patch contraction assay; at end-point, cells were stained with Coomassie brilliant blue and area was determined using image analysis software. Cell coverage and wrinkle formation on the posterior capsule were also assessed using human capsular bag models. Results.: Active TGFβ2 (10 ng/mL) increased gene and protein levels of MMP2 and MT1-MMP and induced matrix contraction in FHL-124 cells. Specific siRNA inhibition of MT1-MMP did not suppress TGFβ2-induced matrix contraction. Active TGFβ2-mediated contraction was prevented by broad-spectrum MMP inhibitor GM6001 (25 μM), MMP2 siRNA, and MMP2 neutralizing antibody (4 μg/mL). TGFβ2-induced wrinkle formation was attenuated in human capsular bags treated with MMP2 neutralizing antibody (20 μg/mL). Conclusions.: MMP2 plays a critical role in TGFβ2-mediated matrix contraction, which appears to be independent of MT1-MMP. MMP2 inhibition provides a novel strategy for the treatment of PCO and potentially other fibrotic disorders.

Item Type:	Article
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Science > School of Biological Sciences
UEA Research Groups:	Faculty of Science > Research Groups > Cells and Tissues Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Cancer Studies
Depositing User:	Users 2731 not found.
Date Deposited:	04 Dec 2012 12:26
Last Modified:	28 Mar 2025 02:34
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/40354
DOI:	10.1167/iovs.12-9457

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