P06
Overexpression of Matrix Metalloproteinases in Prostate cells by Propionibacterium acnes
Darragh McCafferty, Andrew McDowell and Lorraine Martin
School of Pharmacy, Queen’s University Belfast
P. acnes
Prostate epithelial cells
INCREASED MMP‐1 AND ‐9 EXPRESSION
IB 48hrs
IB 24hrs
IA 48hrs
Control 48hrs
IA 24hrs
21 days
16 days
9 days Control
β‐actin
MMP‐9
Control 24 hrs
MMP‐1