Changes in matrix metalloproteinase 2 activities in amniochorions during premature rupture of membranes
Changes in matrix metalloproteinase 2 activities in amniochorions during premature rupture of membranes
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DOI:
10.1016/j.jsgi.2006.10.001
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发表时间:
2006-12-01
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Nagaoka, Isao
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作者:
Ota, Atsuyuki;Yonemoto, Hisashi;Nagaoka, Isao
OBJECTIVE: Increased proteolytic activities of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) such as MMP-3 and MMP-9 are associated with premature rupture of membranes at term. However, it is unclear whether MMP-2 is involved in the premature rupture of membranes. In this study, to elucidate the role of MMP-2, we evaluated the activity of MMP-2 and also the expression of pro-MMP-2, membrane type 1 (MT1)-MMP and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase (TIMP)-1 in premature rupture of membranes.METHODS: Amniochorions were prepared from 29 subjects with no labor (cesarean section; CS, n = 10), labor (normal delivery; AD, n = 10), and labor during, premature rupture of membranes (PROM, n = 9). MMP-2 activity was spectrophotometrically assayed by measuring the digestion of an MMP-2-specific substrate. The levels of pro-MMP-2, MT1-MMP and TIMP-1 were determined by Western immunoblotting.RESULTS: The activity of MMP-2 in PROM was significantly higher than that in CS and ND (P