Publications by authors named "Anjali Jyothis"
Article Synopsis
- The matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are zinc proteases that help break down components of the extracellular matrix (ECM) and are involved in processes like inflammation and cell growth.
- A study of Drosophila MMPs Mmp1 and Mmp2 shows that while they are important for tissue remodeling, they are not necessary for embryonic development, and their localization (either membrane-anchored or released) is key in distinguishing their roles.
- MMPs are categorized into secretory and membrane types based on their structure and function, and while humans have many MMPs, Drosophila only has two, highlighting the potential complexity of MMP regulation in disease progression.
