ADAMTS-12: A Multifaced Metalloproteinase in Arthritis and Inflammation
Joint Authors
Liu, Chuanju
Wei, Jianlu
Richbourgh, Brendon
Jia, Tanghong
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-04-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
ADAMTS-12 is a member of a disintegrin and metalloproteinase with thrombospondin motifs (ADAMTS) family of proteases, which were known to play important roles in various biological and pathological processes, such as development, angiogenesis, inflammation, cancer, arthritis, and atherosclerosis.
In this review, we briefly summarize the structural organization of ADAMTS-12; concentrate on the emerging role of ADAMTS-12 in several pathophysiological conditions, including intervertebral disc degeneration, tumorigenesis and angioinhibitory effects, pediatric stroke, gonad differentiation, trophoblast invasion, and genetic linkage to schizophrenia and asthma, with special focus on its role in arthritis and inflammation; and end with the perspective research of ADAMTS-12 and its potential as a promising diagnostic and therapeutic target in various kinds of diseases and conditions.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Wei, Jianlu& Richbourgh, Brendon& Jia, Tanghong& Liu, Chuanju. 2014. ADAMTS-12: A Multifaced Metalloproteinase in Arthritis and Inflammation. Mediators of Inflammation،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-12.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Wei, Jianlu…[et al.]. ADAMTS-12: A Multifaced Metalloproteinase in Arthritis and Inflammation. Mediators of Inflammation No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-12.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Wei, Jianlu& Richbourgh, Brendon& Jia, Tanghong& Liu, Chuanju. ADAMTS-12: A Multifaced Metalloproteinase in Arthritis and Inflammation. Mediators of Inflammation. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1043701
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1043701