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International Journal of Molecular Sciences· 2016Q1· Review

Role of Matrix Metalloproteinases in Photoaging and Photocarcinogenesis

Pavida Pittayapruek, Jitlada Meephansan, Ornicha Prapapan, Mayumi Komine et al.

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Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are key enzymes that degrade extracellular matrix proteins, contributing to skin wrinkling associated with premature aging and facilitating tumor cell invasion in skin cancers.

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Field: Dermatology

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