Artículo
The role of matrix metalloproteinases in muscle and adipose tissue development and meat quality: A review
Fecha de publicación:
09/2016
Editorial:
Elsevier
Revista:
Meat Science
ISSN:
0309-1740
Idioma:
Inglés
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Artículo publicado
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Resumen
Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a group of enzymes that degrade extracellular matrix components but are also important signaling molecules that regulate many biological processes including muscle, adipose and connective tissue development. Most recently it has been discovered that MMPs act as intracellular signaling molecules inducing gene expression and altering related proteins in the nucleus. Several single nucleotide polymorphisms of MMPs and their inhibitors are known to exist and most of the research on MMPs to date has focused on their activity in relation to human health and disease. Nevertheless there is a growing body of evidence identifying important roles of MMPs as regulators of myogenesis, fibrogenesis and adipogenesis. The aim of this review is to highlight the currently known functions of the MMPs that have a direct bearing on the deposition of meat components and their relationship with meat quality. Some central pathways by which these enzymes can affect the tenderness, the amount and type of fatty acids are highlighted.
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Articulos(CCT - TANDIL)
Articulos de CTRO CIENTIFICO TECNOLOGICO CONICET - TANDIL
Articulos de CTRO CIENTIFICO TECNOLOGICO CONICET - TANDIL
Citación
Christensen, Sara; Purslow, Peter; The role of matrix metalloproteinases in muscle and adipose tissue development and meat quality: A review; Elsevier; Meat Science; 119; 9-2016; 138-146
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