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negative regulation of extracellular matrix disassembly

Definition

Target type: biologicalprocess

Any process that decreases the rate, frequency or extent of extracellular matrix disassembly. Extracellular matrix disassembly is a process that results in the breakdown of the extracellular matrix. [GOC:BHF, GOC:dph, GOC:tb]

Negative regulation of extracellular matrix disassembly is a fundamental biological process that ensures the structural integrity and proper function of tissues. It involves a complex interplay of various cellular and molecular mechanisms to counteract the breakdown of the extracellular matrix (ECM), which is a dynamic network of proteins and other molecules that provides support, structure, and signaling cues to cells.

Here's a detailed description of the process:

1. **ECM Assembly and Turnover:** The ECM is constantly being remodeled, with its components synthesized, assembled, and degraded in a coordinated manner. This dynamic process ensures tissue homeostasis and allows for adaptation to changing conditions.

2. **Regulation of ECM Disassembly:** The breakdown of the ECM is initiated by specific enzymes known as matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs). MMPs are a family of zinc-dependent endopeptidases that can cleave various ECM components, including collagens, elastin, and proteoglycans.

3. **Negative Regulation by Inhibitors:** The activity of MMPs is tightly controlled by a variety of inhibitors, collectively known as tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs). TIMPs bind to MMPs and prevent them from degrading ECM components. This inhibitory mechanism ensures that ECM disassembly is tightly regulated and occurs only when necessary.

4. **Cellular Signaling Pathways:** Cells receive signals from the ECM that influence their behavior, including cell adhesion, migration, and proliferation. These signals can also trigger the activation or inactivation of signaling pathways that regulate ECM disassembly.

5. **Transcriptional Regulation:** The expression of genes involved in ECM disassembly, such as MMPs and TIMPs, is regulated by various transcription factors. These factors bind to specific DNA sequences and either promote or inhibit the transcription of these genes.

6. **Post-translational Modifications:** MMPs and TIMPs can undergo post-translational modifications, such as phosphorylation and glycosylation, which can affect their activity and stability.

7. **Other Regulatory Mechanisms:** In addition to these core mechanisms, other factors, such as growth factors, cytokines, and reactive oxygen species (ROS), can also contribute to the regulation of ECM disassembly.

8. **Dysregulation in Disease:** Aberrant regulation of ECM disassembly can contribute to various disease processes, including cancer, arthritis, and fibrosis. In cancer, for example, increased MMP activity can promote tumor invasion and metastasis.

9. **Therapeutic Targets:** The tight regulation of ECM disassembly highlights its importance in maintaining tissue integrity. Targeting specific components of this process, such as MMPs or TIMPs, has emerged as a promising therapeutic strategy for treating various diseases.

In summary, negative regulation of extracellular matrix disassembly is a complex and essential process that involves a delicate balance of various cellular and molecular mechanisms. This process ensures that ECM breakdown is tightly controlled, preventing excessive degradation and maintaining tissue integrity. Understanding these mechanisms is crucial for developing effective therapies for diseases associated with ECM dysregulation.'
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Proteins (2)

ProteinDefinitionTaxonomy
Prolyl endopeptidase FAPA prolyl endopeptidase FAP that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:Q12884]Homo sapiens (human)
Dipeptidyl peptidase 4A dipeptidyl peptidase 4 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:WCB, UniProtKB:P27487]Homo sapiens (human)

Compounds (72)

CompoundDefinitionClassesRoles
gallic acidgallate : A trihydroxybenzoate that is the conjugate base of gallic acid.trihydroxybenzoic acidantineoplastic agent;
antioxidant;
apoptosis inducer;
astringent;
cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitor;
EC 1.13.11.33 (arachidonate 15-lipoxygenase) inhibitor;
geroprotector;
human xenobiotic metabolite;
plant metabolite
acetazolamideAcetazolamide: One of the CARBONIC ANHYDRASE INHIBITORS that is sometimes effective against absence seizures. It is sometimes useful also as an adjunct in the treatment of tonic-clonic, myoclonic, and atonic seizures, particularly in women whose seizures occur or are exacerbated at specific times in the menstrual cycle. However, its usefulness is transient often because of rapid development of tolerance. Its antiepileptic effect may be due to its inhibitory effect on brain carbonic anhydrase, which leads to an increased transneuronal chloride gradient, increased chloride current, and increased inhibition. (From Smith and Reynard, Textbook of Pharmacology, 1991, p337)monocarboxylic acid amide;
sulfonamide;
thiadiazoles
anticonvulsant;
diuretic;
EC 4.2.1.1 (carbonic anhydrase) inhibitor
dichlorphenamideDichlorphenamide: A carbonic anhydrase inhibitor that is used in the treatment of glaucoma.

diclofenamide : A sulfonamide that is benzene-1,3-disulfonamide in which the hydrogens at positions 4 and 5 are substituted by chlorine. An oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, it partially suppresses the secretion (inflow) of aqueous humor in the eye and so reduces intraocular pressure. It is used for the treatment of glaucoma.
dichlorobenzene;
sulfonamide
antiglaucoma drug;
EC 4.2.1.1 (carbonic anhydrase) inhibitor;
ophthalmology drug
ethoxzolamideethoxzolamide : A sulfonamide that is 1,3-benzothiazole-2-sulfonamide which is substituted by an ethoxy group at position 6. A carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, it has been used in the treatment of glaucoma, and as a diuretic.

Ethoxzolamide: A carbonic anhydrase inhibitor used as diuretic and in glaucoma. It may cause hypokalemia.
aromatic ether;
benzothiazoles;
sulfonamide
antiglaucoma drug;
diuretic;
EC 4.2.1.1 (carbonic anhydrase) inhibitor
metforminmetformin : A member of the class of guanidines that is biguanide the carrying two methyl substituents at position 1.

Metformin: A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289)
guanidinesenvironmental contaminant;
geroprotector;
hypoglycemic agent;
xenobiotic
methazolamideMethazolamide: A carbonic anhydrase inhibitor that is used as a diuretic and in the treatment of glaucoma.sulfonamide;
thiadiazoles
pyrimethamineMaloprim: contains above 2 cpdsaminopyrimidine;
monochlorobenzenes
antimalarial;
antiprotozoal drug;
EC 1.5.1.3 (dihydrofolate reductase) inhibitor
trimethoprimtrimethoprim : An aminopyrimidine antibiotic whose structure consists of pyrimidine 2,4-diamine and 1,2,3-trimethoxybenzene moieties linked by a methylene bridge.

Trimethoprim: A pyrimidine inhibitor of dihydrofolate reductase, it is an antibacterial related to PYRIMETHAMINE. It is potentiated by SULFONAMIDES and the TRIMETHOPRIM, SULFAMETHOXAZOLE DRUG COMBINATION is the form most often used. It is sometimes used alone as an antimalarial. TRIMETHOPRIM RESISTANCE has been reported.
aminopyrimidine;
methoxybenzenes
antibacterial drug;
diuretic;
drug allergen;
EC 1.5.1.3 (dihydrofolate reductase) inhibitor;
environmental contaminant;
xenobiotic
trimetrexateTrimetrexate: A nonclassical folic acid inhibitor through its inhibition of the enzyme dihydrofolate reductase. It is being tested for efficacy as an antineoplastic agent and as an antiparasitic agent against PNEUMOCYSTIS PNEUMONIA in AIDS patients. Myelosuppression is its dose-limiting toxic effect.
wb 4101N-(2,3-dihydro-1,4-benzodioxin-2-ylmethyl)-2-(2,6-dimethoxyphenoxy)ethanamine : A benzodioxine that is 2,3-dihydro-1,4-benzodioxine bearing a [(2',6'-dimethoxyphenoxy)ethylamino]methyl group at position 2. An alpha1A-adrenergic selective antagonist.aromatic ether;
benzodioxine;
secondary amino compound
alpha-adrenergic antagonist
flavoneflavone : The simplest member of the class of flavones that consists of 4H-chromen-4-one bearing a phenyl substituent at position 2.

flavone: RN given refers to unlabeled cpd; structure given in first source
flavonesmetabolite;
nematicide
vidarabineadenine arabinoside : A purine nucleoside in which adenine is attached to arabinofuranose via a beta-N(9)-glycosidic bond.beta-D-arabinoside;
purine nucleoside
antineoplastic agent;
bacterial metabolite;
nucleoside antibiotic
piritreximpiritrexim: RN given refers to parent cpd; structure given in first source
quinpirolequinpirole : A pyrazoloquinoline that is (4aR,8aR)-4,4a,5,6,7,8,8a,9-octahydro-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-g]quinoline substituted by a propyl group at position 5. It acts as a dopamine agonist.

Quinpirole: A dopamine D2/D3 receptor agonist.
pyrazoloquinolinedopamine agonist
baicalindihydroxyflavone;
glucosiduronic acid;
glycosyloxyflavone;
monosaccharide derivative
antiatherosclerotic agent;
antibacterial agent;
anticoronaviral agent;
antineoplastic agent;
antioxidant;
cardioprotective agent;
EC 2.7.7.48 (RNA-directed RNA polymerase) inhibitor;
EC 3.4.21.26 (prolyl oligopeptidase) inhibitor;
ferroptosis inhibitor;
neuroprotective agent;
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug;
plant metabolite;
prodrug
epigallocatechin gallate(-)-epigallocatechin 3-gallate : A gallate ester obtained by the formal condensation of gallic acid with the (3R)-hydroxy group of (-)-epigallocatechin.

epigallocatechin gallate: a steroid 5alpha-reductase inhibitor and antimutagen in green tea (Camellia sinensis)
flavans;
gallate ester;
polyphenol
antineoplastic agent;
antioxidant;
apoptosis inducer;
geroprotector;
Hsp90 inhibitor;
neuroprotective agent;
plant metabolite
epiroprimepiroprim: an analog of trimethoprim with improved antimicrobial and pharmacokinetic properties; structure given in first source
malvidin chloride
ubenimexubenimex: growth inhibitor
hesperetin3'-hydroxyflavanones;
4'-methoxyflavanones;
monomethoxyflavanone;
trihydroxyflavanone
antineoplastic agent;
antioxidant;
plant metabolite
sori 8895SoRI 8895: RN in first source
2,6-dimethylphenylphthalimide2,6-dimethylphenylphthalimide: enhances alpha-tumor necrosis factor production; structure in first source
eriocitrineriocitrin : A disaccharide derivative that consists of eriodictyol substituted by a 6-O-(alpha-L-rhamnopyranosyl)-beta-D-glucopyranosyl moiety at position 7 via a glycosidic linkage.

eriocitrin: structure in first source
3'-hydroxyflavanones;
4'-hydroxyflavanones;
disaccharide derivative;
flavanone glycoside;
rutinoside;
trihydroxyflavanone
antioxidant
dehydropregnenolone acetatedehydropregnenolone acetate: structuresteroid ester
diprotin apeptide
territrem bterritrem B: tremorgenic mycotoxin from Aspergillus terreus; RN given refers to (4aR-(4aalpha,6abeta,12aalpha,12bbeta))-isomer
4-amino-n-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)phthalimide4-amino-N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)phthalimide: a potent anticonvulsant against maximal electroshock-induced seizures; structure given in first source
n-carbobenzoxyglycyl-prolyl-4-methylcoumarinyl amideN-carbobenzoxyglycyl-prolyl-4-methylcoumarinyl amide: fluorogenic substrate for post-proline cleaving enzyme
territrem cterritrem C: tremorgenic mycotoxin from Aspergillus terreus; MF C28-H32-O9; structure given in first source
n-valyltryptophanN-valyltryptophan: RN given refers to (L)-isomerpeptide
jtp 4819JTP 4819: a prolyl endopeptidase inhibitor; structure given in first source
1-(1-phenylcyclopentyl)methylaminecyclopentanes;
primary aliphatic amine
n-(3-chloro-7-indolyl)-1,4-benzenedisulphonamideindisulam : A chloroindole that is 3-chloro-1H-indole substituted by a [(4-sulfamoylphenyl)sulfonyl]nitrilo group at position 7. It is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor and a potential anti-cancer agent currently in clinical development.

N-(3-chloro-7-indolyl)-1,4-benzenedisulphonamide: structure in first source
chloroindole;
organochlorine compound;
sulfonamide
antineoplastic agent;
EC 4.2.1.1 (carbonic anhydrase) inhibitor
naringenin(S)-naringenin : The (S)-enantiomer of naringenin.(2S)-flavan-4-one;
naringenin
expectorant;
plant metabolite
cyanidin 3-o-beta-d-glucopyranosidecyanidin 3-O-beta-D-glucoside : An anthocyanin cation that is a cyanidin cation linked to a beta-D-glucosyl moiety at position 3.anthocyanin cation;
beta-D-glucoside;
monosaccharide derivative
metabolite
resveratroltrans-resveratrol : A resveratrol in which the double bond has E configuration.resveratrolantioxidant;
phytoalexin;
plant metabolite;
quorum sensing inhibitor;
radical scavenger
valine-pyrrolididevaline-pyrrolidide: structure given in first source
caffeic acidtrans-caffeic acid : The trans-isomer of caffeic acid.caffeic acidgeroprotector;
mouse metabolite
2-(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)-5-amino-1h-isoindole-1,3-dione2-(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)-5-amino-1H-isoindole-1,3-dione: an antineoplastic agent; structure in first source
meso-1,2-diphenylethylenediamine, (r-(r*,s*))-isomerdiphenylethylenediamine: structure in first source
sitagliptinsitagliptin : A triazolopyrazine that exhibits hypoglycemic activity.triazolopyrazine;
trifluorobenzene
EC 3.4.14.5 (dipeptidyl-peptidase IV) inhibitor;
environmental contaminant;
hypoglycemic agent;
serine proteinase inhibitor;
xenobiotic
quercetin7-hydroxyflavonol;
pentahydroxyflavone
antibacterial agent;
antineoplastic agent;
antioxidant;
Aurora kinase inhibitor;
chelator;
EC 1.10.99.2 [ribosyldihydronicotinamide dehydrogenase (quinone)] inhibitor;
geroprotector;
phytoestrogen;
plant metabolite;
protein kinase inhibitor;
radical scavenger
apigeninChamomile: Common name for several daisy-like plants (MATRICARIA; TRIPLEUROSPERMUM; ANTHEMIS; CHAMAEMELUM) native to Europe and Western Asia, now naturalized in the United States and Australia.trihydroxyflavoneantineoplastic agent;
metabolite
luteolin3'-hydroxyflavonoid;
tetrahydroxyflavone
angiogenesis inhibitor;
anti-inflammatory agent;
antineoplastic agent;
apoptosis inducer;
c-Jun N-terminal kinase inhibitor;
EC 2.3.1.85 (fatty acid synthase) inhibitor;
immunomodulator;
nephroprotective agent;
plant metabolite;
radical scavenger;
vascular endothelial growth factor receptor antagonist
rutinHydroxyethylrutoside: Monohydroxyethyl derivative of rutin. Peripheral circulation stimulant used in treatment of venous disorders.disaccharide derivative;
quercetin O-glucoside;
rutinoside;
tetrahydroxyflavone
antioxidant;
metabolite
kaempferol7-hydroxyflavonol;
flavonols;
tetrahydroxyflavone
antibacterial agent;
geroprotector;
human blood serum metabolite;
human urinary metabolite;
human xenobiotic metabolite;
plant metabolite
genistein7-hydroxyisoflavonesantineoplastic agent;
EC 5.99.1.3 [DNA topoisomerase (ATP-hydrolysing)] inhibitor;
geroprotector;
human urinary metabolite;
phytoestrogen;
plant metabolite;
tyrosine kinase inhibitor
baicaleintrihydroxyflavoneangiogenesis inhibitor;
anti-inflammatory agent;
antibacterial agent;
anticoronaviral agent;
antifungal agent;
antineoplastic agent;
antioxidant;
apoptosis inducer;
EC 1.13.11.31 (arachidonate 12-lipoxygenase) inhibitor;
EC 1.13.11.33 (arachidonate 15-lipoxygenase) inhibitor;
EC 3.4.21.26 (prolyl oligopeptidase) inhibitor;
EC 3.4.22.69 (SARS coronavirus main proteinase) inhibitor;
EC 4.1.1.17 (ornithine decarboxylase) inhibitor;
ferroptosis inhibitor;
geroprotector;
hormone antagonist;
plant metabolite;
prostaglandin antagonist;
radical scavenger
3,7-dihydroxyflavone3,7-dihydroxyflavone: structure in first source

7-hydroxyflavonol : Any flavonol carrying a 7-hydroxy substituent.
hydroxyflavan
enalaprilat anhydrousenalaprilat (anhydrous) : Enalapril in which the ethyl ester group has been hydrolysed to the corresponding carboxylic acid. Enalaprilat is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor and is used (often in the form of its prodrug, enalapril) in the treatment of hypertension and heart failure, for reduction of proteinuria and renal disease in patients with nephropathies, and for the prevention of stroke, myocardial infarction, and cardiac death in high-risk patients. Unlike enalapril, enalaprilat is not absorbed by mouth but is given by intravenous injection, usually as the dihydrate.

enalaprilat dihydrate : The dihydrate form of enalaprilat, an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor that is used (often in the form of its prodrug, enalapril) in the treatment of hypertension and heart failure, for reduction of proteinuria and renal disease in patients with nephropathies, and for the prevention of stroke, myocardial infarction, and cardiac death in high-risk patients. Unlike enalapril, enalaprilat is not absorbed by mouth but is administered by intravenous injection.

Enalaprilat: The active metabolite of ENALAPRIL and one of the potent, intravenously administered, ANGIOTENSIN-CONVERTING ENZYME INHIBITORS. It is an effective agent for the treatment of essential hypertension and has beneficial hemodynamic effects in heart failure. The drug produces renal vasodilation with an increase in sodium excretion.
dicarboxylic acid;
dipeptide
antihypertensive agent;
EC 3.4.15.1 (peptidyl-dipeptidase A) inhibitor
manzamine amanzamine A : An alkaloid of the class of beta-carbolines isolated from Haliclona and Acanthostrongylophora. It exhibits inhibitory activity against Glycogen Synthase Kinase-3 (EC 2.7.11.26).

manzamine A: RN given refers to (1R-(1R*,9Z,13S*,13aR*,20aR*,21aR*)-isomer; RN for cpd without isomeric designation not avail 12/92
alkaloid;
beta-carbolines;
isoquinolines
animal metabolite;
anti-HSV-1 agent;
antimalarial;
antineoplastic agent;
EC 2.7.11.26 (tau-protein kinase) inhibitor;
marine metabolite
vildagliptinamino acid amide
talabostattalabostat: an antineoplastic agent; structure in first source
meso-1,2-diphenylethylenediaminemeso-1,2-diphenylethylenediamine: structure
sulphostinsulphostin: isolated from Streptomyces; structure in first source
nvp-dpp728
pp-33
linagliptinlinagliptin : A xanthine that is 7H-xanthine bearing (4-methylquinazolin-2-yl)methyl, methyl, but-2-yn-1-yl and 3-aminopiperidin-1-yl substituents at positions 1, 3, 7 and 8 respectively (the R-enantiomer). Used for treatment of type II diabetes.

Linagliptin: A purine and quinazoline derivative that functions as an INCRETIN and DIPEPTIDYL-PEPTIDASE IV INHIBTOR. It is used as a HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT in the treatment of TYPE II DIABETES MELLITUS.
aminopiperidine;
quinazolines
EC 3.4.14.5 (dipeptidyl-peptidase IV) inhibitor;
hypoglycemic agent
alanylpyrrolidine-boronic acid
arisugacinarisugacin A : An organic heterotetracyclic compound that is 4a,12a-dihydroxy-4,4,6a,12b-tetramethyl-4a,6,6a,12,12a,12b-hexahydro-4H,11H-benzo[f]pyrano[4,3-b]chromene-1,11(5H)-dione substituted by 3,4-dimethoxyphenyl group at position 9 (the 4aR,6aR,12aS,12bS steroisomer). Isolated from the culture broth of Penicillium, it acts as a selective inhibitor of acetylcholinesterase.

arisugacin: isolated from Penicillium sp. FO-4259; structure given in first source
aromatic ether;
delta-lactone;
enone;
organic heterotetracyclic compound;
tertiary alcohol
antimicrobial agent;
EC 3.1.1.7 (acetylcholinesterase) inhibitor;
metabolite;
Penicillium metabolite
kyp 2047
uamc00039UAMC00039: dipeptidyl peptidase II inhibitor; structure in first source
bms 477118adamantanes;
azabicycloalkane;
monocarboxylic acid amide;
nitrile;
tertiary alcohol
EC 3.4.14.5 (dipeptidyl-peptidase IV) inhibitor;
hypoglycemic agent
dutogliptin
alogliptinalogliptin : A piperidine that is 3-methyl-2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidine carrying additional 2-cyanobenzyl and 3-aminopiperidin-1-yl groups at positions 1 and 2 respectively (the R-enantiomer). Used in the form of its benzoate salt for treatment of type 2 diabetes.

alogliptin: structure in first source
nitrile;
piperidines;
primary amino compound;
pyrimidines
EC 3.4.14.5 (dipeptidyl-peptidase IV) inhibitor;
hypoglycemic agent
gosogliptinamino acid amide
2-(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)-5-hydroxy-1h-isoindole-1,3-dione2-(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)-5-hydroxy-1H-isoindole-1,3-dione: structure in first source
teneligliptinamino acid amide
trelagliptintrelagliptin: a dipeptidyl peptidase IV inhibitorbenzenes;
nitrile
grassystatin agrassystatin A: isolated from a cyanobacterium, identified as Lyngbya cf.; structure in first source
anagliptinanagliptin: anagliptin hydrochloride salt is the active compoundamino acid amide
mk-3102pyrrolopyrazole