Increased activity of matrix metalloproteinases and their tissue inhibitors in cerebrospinal fluid of patients with HTLV-1 associated tropical spastic paraparesis

Valenzuela, MA.; Collados, L; Kettlun, AM; González F; Cartier, L

Abstract

Background: Proteolytic modifications of neuronal surfaces and the surrounding extracellular matrix are ver important in neuronal development and regeneration. Increased activity of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and their tissue inhibitors, due to secretion by macrophages and lymphocytes, occur in inflammatory processes that disrupt the blood brain barrier. However, neurons and microglia can also secrete these enzymes. Aim: To identify the type of MMP present in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and changes in the expression of tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs) in patients wit HTLV-1 associated tropical spastic paraparesis. Patients adn methods: CSF samples from 12 patients with HTLV-1 associated tropical spastic paraparesis and 12 healthy controls were obtained by an atraumatic lumbar puncture. The presence of MMPs was measured by zymography and the relative amounts of TIMPs were measured by immunowestern blot. Results: In the CSF of both controls and patients, a similar gelatinolytic band corresponding to proMMP-2 (latent form) was observed. In 83.3% of patients with HTLV 1 associated tropical spastic paraparesis, the MMP-9 wa also present. TIMP-1, TIMP-2 and TIMP-3 were elevated 2.24 +/- 0.72, 3.85 +/- 1.38 and 5.89 +/- 3.4 fold, respectively, in the CSF of patients as compared to controls. Conclusions: Patients with HTLV-1 associated tropical spastic paraparesis have elevated activity of MMP-9 and levels of TIMPs in the CSF, when compared to healthy controls.

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Título según WOS: Increased activity of matrix metalloproteinases and their tissue inhibitors in cerebrospinal fluid of patients with HTLV-1 associated tropical spastic paraparesis
Título de la Revista: REVISTA MEDICA DE CHILE
Volumen: 128
Número: 6
Editorial: SOC MEDICA SANTIAGO
Fecha de publicación: 2000
Página de inicio: 585
Página final: 592
Idioma: Spanish
Notas: ISI