Overlapping and enzyme-specific contributions of matrix metalloproteinases-9 and -12 in IL-13–induced inflammation and remodeling
Lanone S, Zheng T, Zhu Z, Liu W, Lee CG, Ma B, Chen Q, Homer RJ, Wang J, Rabach LA, Rabach ME, Shipley JM, Shapiro SD, Senior RM, Elias JA. Overlapping and enzyme-specific contributions of matrix metalloproteinases-9 and -12 in IL-13–induced inflammation and remodeling. Journal Of Clinical Investigation 2002, 110: 463-474. PMID: 12189240, PMCID: PMC150413, DOI: 10.1172/jci14136.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsCell MovementChemotaxis, LeukocyteCytokinesEndopeptidasesFibrosisInflammationInterleukin-13LungLung ComplianceLung DiseasesMatrix Metalloproteinase 12Matrix Metalloproteinase 9MetalloendopeptidasesMiceMice, KnockoutMice, TransgenicPulmonary AlveoliRespiratory InsufficiencyRespiratory MucosaConceptsIL-13-induced inflammationMMP-9IL-13MMP-12MMP-2Respiratory failureAlveolar remodelingMatrix metalloproteinasesIL-13 transgenic miceMMP-12-deficient miceAccumulation of eosinophilsBronchoalveolar lavage fluidIL-13 actsIL-13 inductionMatrix metalloproteinases-9Recovery of leukocytesLung enlargementLymphocytic inflammationNeutrophil accumulationLymphocyte recoveryLavage fluidTotal leukocytesInflammatory effectsAlveolar enlargementMetalloproteinases-9