Inhibition of MMP-2 and MMP-9 activities by solvent-partitioned Sargassum horneri extracts

Abstract Background Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are linked with several complications such as metastasis of cancer progression, oxidative stress, and hepatic fibrosis. Brown seaweeds are being extensively studied for their bioactive molecule content against cancer progression. In this context,...

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Main Authors: Fatih Karadeniz, Seul-Gi Lee, Jung Hwan Oh, Jung-Ae Kim, Chang-Suk Kong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Korean Society of Fisheries and Aquatic Science 2018-06-01
Series:Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
Subjects:
MMP
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41240-018-0093-0