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Another Seahorse Peptide (SHP-1) Blocks Collagen-Destroying Enzymes: Anti-Arthritic Potential

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The takeaway

SHP-1, a novel seahorse-derived peptide, suppressed collagenases (MMP-1, MMP-13) and gelatinase (MMP-9), potentially protecting joint cartilage from destruction in arthritis — marine peptide therapy for joint disease.

Key finding

SHP-1, a novel seahorse-derived peptide, suppressed collagenases (MMP-1, MMP-13) and gelatinase (MMP-9), potentially protecting joint cartilage from d

What the researchers found

SHP-1, a novel seahorse-derived peptide, suppressed collagenases (MMP-1, MMP-13) and gelatinase (MMP-9), potentially protecting joint cartilage from destruction in arthritis — marine peptide therapy for joint disease.

Why it matters

Relevant for peptide research.

How the study worked

research study.

What this study cannot tell us

See abstract.

How to read the evidence

emerging evidence.

When this study was published

Published in 2010.

The bigger picture

Advances peptide research.

Questions still open

  • Further research needed.

Common questions

What was studied?
Another Seahorse Peptide (SHP-1) Blocks Collagen-Destroying Enzymes: Anti-Arthritic Potential
What was found?
SHP-1, a novel seahorse-derived peptide, suppressed collagenases (MMP-1, MMP-13) and gelatinase (MMP-9), potentially protecting joint cartilage from destruction in arthritis — marine peptide therapy for joint disease.

Read the original research

SHP-1, a novel peptide isolated from seahorse inhibits collagen release through the suppression of collagenases 1 and 3, nitric oxide products regulated by NF-kappaB/p38 kinase.

Peptides, 31(1), 79-87

Citation

Ryu, BoMi; Qian, Zhong-Ji; Kim, Se-Kwon. (2010). SHP-1, a novel peptide isolated from seahorse inhibits collagen release through the suppression of collagenases 1 and 3, nitric oxide products regulated by NF-kappaB/p38 kinase.. Peptides, 31(1), 79-87. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.peptides.2009.10.019