Recent Developments in Patent Anti-Cancer Agents Targeting the Matrix Metalloproteinases (MMPs)

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Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) belong to a family of closely related calcium- and zinc-dependent endopeptidases involved in the degradation and remodeling of extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins that are associated with the tumorigenic processes. MMPs promote tumor invasion and metastasis, regulating host defense mechanisms and normal cell function. Thus, MMP inhibitors (MMPIs) are expected to be useful...

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