Mechanism of basement membrane dissolution preceding corneal ulceration.

H-ras oncogene-transformed human bronchial epithelial cells (TBE-1) secrete a single metalloprotease capable of degrading basement membrane collagen.

1988 • 1,050 citations

Structure of the human type IV collagenase gene.

1990 • 310 citations

Expression of collagenolytic/gelatinolytic metalloproteinases by normal cornea.

1990 • 200 citations

Regulation of corneal collagenase production: epithelial-stromal cell interactions.

1978 • 118 citations

Degradation of extracellular matrix by mouse trophoblast outgrowths: a model for implantation

1983 • 107 citations

Adult Human Keratinocytes Migrating over Nonviable Dermal Collagen Produce Collagenolytic Enzymes That Degrade Type I and Type IV Collagen

1986 • 103 citations

The pattern of metalloproteinase expression by corneal fibroblasts is altered by passage in cell culture

1990 • 96 citations

Inflammatory mechanisms in corneal ulceration.

1985 • 56 citations

Damage to Epithelial Basement Membrane by Thermokeratoplasty

1977 • 53 citations

Surface Ultrastructure in Alkali-Burned Rabbit Corneas

1976 • 12 citations