Higher concentration of matrix-metalloproteinase 1 (interstitial collagenase) in H. pylori-compared to NSAID-induced gastric ulcers

Z Gastroenterol. 2000 Nov;38(11):887-91. doi: 10.1055/s-2000-10300.

Abstract

Background/objective: Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are implicated in the tissue destruction associated with inflammatory diseases. We postulated a causal involvement of MMP-1 in ulcerogenesis and quantified therefore the MMP-1 concentrations in biopsies of human gastric ulcers and the surrounding mucosa. Further, we correlated them with the individual ulcer etiology.

Methods: During upper endoscopy biopsy specimens of the ulcer and surrounding normal mucosa were taken from 45 patients with gastric ulcers of different etiology (Helicobacter pylori, NSAID-intake, both or none of these). MMP-1 concentration was measured using a MMP-1 ELISA in 35 patients, western blot was performed in the remaining 10 patients.

Results: In general, median expression of MMP-1 in the ulcer tissue was significantly increased compared to the surrounding mucosa (16.8 [4.7-33.4] vs. 10.9 [2.8-17.8] ng/mg protein) (p < 0.001). Western blot analysis revealed increased concentration of the active forms of MMP-1 in ulcer tissue. Interestingly, the MMP-1 concentration was significantly higher in 15 H.p.-induced ulcers compared to 19 NSAID-induced ones: 19.3 (8.3-33.2) vs. 11.4 (4.7-33.4) ng/mg protein, p = 0.0354).

Conclusion: MMP-1-expression in the ulcer tissue depends on the ulcer etiology. However, MMP-1 does not seem to be causally involved in ulcerogenesis. In NSAID-induced ulcers the MMP-1-synthesis may be suppressed by NSAID-induced decrease of mucosal prostaglandin concentration.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / administration & dosage
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / adverse effects*
  • Biopsy
  • Female
  • Gastric Mucosa / drug effects
  • Gastric Mucosa / pathology
  • Gastroscopy
  • Helicobacter Infections / diagnosis*
  • Helicobacter Infections / pathology
  • Helicobacter pylori*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Matrix Metalloproteinase 1 / metabolism*
  • Middle Aged
  • Prospective Studies
  • Reference Values
  • Stomach Ulcer / chemically induced
  • Stomach Ulcer / diagnosis*
  • Stomach Ulcer / pathology

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
  • Matrix Metalloproteinase 1