Elevated matrix metalloproteinase-2 and -3 production from human diabetic dermal fibroblasts

Wall, S.J., Sampson, M.J., Levell, N. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3393-8305 and Murphy, G. (2003) Elevated matrix metalloproteinase-2 and -3 production from human diabetic dermal fibroblasts. British Journal of Dermatology, 149 (1). pp. 13-16. ISSN 1365-2133

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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Diabetic foot ulcers are characterized by elevated levels of matrix metalloproteinases (MMP), which could lead to excessive matrix breakdown and disruption to healing. It is unknown if this elevation is a function of wound healing, or if it is present within normal skin and a primary contributor to the increased risk of impaired healing. OBJECTIVES: To determine whether diabetic fibroblasts from unwounded skin show elevated MMP production compared with their nondiabetic counterparts. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Circular skin biopsies (4 mm diameter) were taken from the inside upper arm of four controls without diabetes and from four subjects with insulin-treated diabetes. Fibroblasts were incubated for a further 72 h and conditioned medium was collected and stored at -20 degrees C. The conditioned medium was assessed by gelatin zymography and Western blotting for MMP-2 and MMP-3. RESULTS: Diabetic dermal fibroblasts showed significantly elevated production of MMP-2 (P < 0.05) and pro-MMP-3 (P < 0.05) when compared with their nondiabetic counterparts. CONCLUSIONS: Dermal fibroblasts from normal unwounded skin are characterized by increased MMP production and this may be a primary contributing factor to the increased risk of nonhealing foot ulceration in diabetes.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	adult,cultured cells,conditioned culture media,diabetes mellitus,female,fibroblasts,humans,male,matrix metalloproteinase 2,matrix metalloproteinase 3,middle aged,skin,wound healing,sdg 3 - good health and well-being ,/dk/atira/pure/sustainabledevelopmentgoals/good_health_and_well_being
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Norwich Medical School Faculty of Science > School of Biological Sciences
UEA Research Groups:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health
Depositing User:	EPrints Services
Date Deposited:	01 Oct 2010 13:37
Last Modified:	24 Sep 2024 10:13
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/640
DOI:	10.1046/j.1365-2133.2003.05262.x

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