The Role of Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 in Atherosclerotic Plaque Instability

Matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) belongs to the MMP family and has been widely investigated. Excessive MMP-9 expression can enhance extracellular matrix degradation and promote plaque instability. Studies have demonstrated that MMP-9 levels are higher in vulnerable plaques than in stable plaques....

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Autores principales: Li, Tiewei, Li, Xiaojuan, Feng, Yichuan, Dong, Geng, Wang, Yuewu, Yang, Junmei
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Hindawi 2020
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Review Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7557896/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33082709
http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/3872367

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7557896/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33082709
http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/3872367

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