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ArticleBiodesign research2024

Unlocking the Potential of Collagenases: Structures, Functions, and Emerging Therapeutic Horizons.

Zhen-Zhen Wang, Kang Wang, Ling-Feng Xu, Chang Su, Jin-Song Gong, Jin-Song Shi, Xu-Dong Ma, Nan Xie, Jian-Ying Qian

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Article in Biodesign research, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 16 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

16 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors.

Zhen-Zhen WangSchool of Life Sciences and Health Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, PR China.
Kang WangSchool of Life Sciences and Health Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, PR China.
Ling-Feng XuSchool of Life Sciences and Health Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, PR China.
Chang SuSchool of Life Sciences and Health Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, PR China.
Jin-Song GongSchool of Life Sciences and Health Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, PR China.
Jin-Song ShiSchool of Life Sciences and Health Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, PR China.
Xu-Dong MaCytori Therapeutics LLC., Shanghai 201802, PR China.
Nan XieCytori Therapeutics LLC., Shanghai 201802, PR China.
Jian-Ying QianSchool of Life Sciences and Health Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, PR China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-7032-351X

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Collagenases, a class of enzymes that are specifically responsible for collagen degradation, have garnered substantial attention because of their pivotal roles in tissue repair, remodeling, and medical interventions. This comprehensive review investigates the diversity, structures, and mechanisms of collagenases and highlights their therapeutic potential. First, it provides an overview of the biochemical properties of collagen and highlights its importance in extracellular matrix function. Subsequently, it meticulously analyzes the sources of collagenases and their applications in tissue engineering and food processing. Notably, this review emphasizes the predominant role played by microbial collagenases in commercial settings while discussing their production and screening methods. Furthermore, this study elucidates the methodology employed for determining collagenase activity and underscores the importance of an accurate evaluation for both research purposes and clinical applications. Finally, this review highlights the future research prospects for collagenases, with a particular focus on promoting wound healing and treating scar tissue formation and fibrotic diseases.

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PMID39381623
PMCPMC11458858

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