Description
Inhibits matrix metalloproteinases at subantimicrobial doses.Doxycycline hyclate is an antibacterial antibiotic, which is used in the treatment of chlamydia, rickettsia, mycoplasma and some spirochete infections. It is also used to inhibit matrix metalloproteinases at subantimicrobial doses. A commonly used broad-spectrum antibiotic. A potent inhibitor of MMP-8 (neutrophil collagenase; IC50 = 30 µM) relative to MMP-1 (collagenase-1; IC50 = 300 µM). Also inhibits collagen synthesis by bovine articular chondrocytes cultured in alginate (IC50 = 25 µM). Inhibits nitric oxide synthesis by LPS-activated macrophages without affecting IL-10 release