ISSN:
1432-069X
Keywords:
Key words Lysyl oxidase
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Gene expression
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Wound healing
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Type III collagen
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Lysyl oxidase (LOX) initiates the crosslinking of the lysine-derived aldehyde and plays an essential role in maturation of collagen, for example in wound healing. Although the activity of this enzyme has been examined in various disorders, and a further intriguing aspect of the relationship between LOX and tumorigenesis has recently emerged, its gene expression pattern in tissues is still unknown. We examined LOX gene expression during wound healing in rat skin. In addition, type III collagen gene expression was studied to determine the formation of fibrils. The LOX mRNA level reached a peak by day 3 after injury, which was earlier than that of type III collagen, and continued at a high level until day 22. The type III collagen mRNA level began to rise from day 3 and had increased intensely by day 22. In situ hybridization revealed grains corresponding to LOX mRNA in the fibroblasts of the granulomatous tissue. These results suggest that LOX is produced before collagen synthesis in preparation for crosslinking in the early phase of wound healing.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s004030050014
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