Matricellular proteins in drug delivery: Therapeutic targets, active agents, and therapeutic localization.
Matricellular proteins in drug delivery: Therapeutic targets, active agents, and therapeutic localization.
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DOI:
10.1016/j.addr.2015.12.016
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发表时间:
2016-02-01
影响因子:
16.1
通讯作者:
Kyriakides TR
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作者:
Sawyer AJ;Kyriakides TR
Extracellular matrix is composed by a complex array of molecules that together provide structural and functional support to cells. These properties are mainly mediated by the activity of collagenous and elastic fibers, proteoglycans, and proteins such as fibronectin and laminin. ECM composition is tissue-specific and could include matricellular proteins whose primary role is to modulate cell-matrix interactions. In adults, matricellular proteins are primarily expressed during injury, inflammation and disease. Particularly, they are closely associated with the progression and prognosis of cardiovascular and fibrotic diseases, and cancer. This review aims to provide an overview of the potential use of matricellular proteins in drug delivery including the generation of therapeutic agents based on the properties and structures of these proteins as well as their utility as biomarkers for specific diseases.