Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs) and transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) in advanced canine myxomatous mitral valve disease

S. G. Moesgaard, H. Aupperle, M. M. Rajamäki, T. Falk, C. E. Rasmussen, Nora Elisabeth Zois, Lisbeth Høier Olsen

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Abstract

This study investigated mitral valve and myocardial protein and gene expression of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), their tissue inhibitors (TIMPs) and transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) and plasma MMP and TGF-β concentrations in age-matched dog groups euthanized due to either advanced myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) or other reasons. Furthermore, echocardiographic data and lumen/area ratio were correlated with tissue and plasma levels of MMPs, TIMPs and TGF-βs. Mitral valve and myocardial gene expression of MMP2, MMP14, TGF-β1 and TGF-β2 were increased and plasma MMP9 was decreased in advanced MMVD dogs. Myocardial gene expression of TIMP2 and TIMP3 were increased in advanced MMVD. All affected markers correlated to echocardiographic parameters. Significantly narrowed lumen/area ratio was associated with increased myocardial expression of MMP2, MMP14, TIMP2 and TIMP3. No differences in tissue protein expression were recorded.MMP2, MMP14, TIMP2, TIMP3, TGF-β1 and TGF-β2 appear to play a local role in the development of advanced MMVD.

Original languageEnglish
JournalResearch in Veterinary Science
Volume97
Issue number3
Pages (from-to)560-567
Number of pages8
ISSN0034-5288
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2014

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