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Metformin Directly Binds to MMP-9 to Improve Plaque Stability
Vulnerable atherosclerotic plaque rupture is the principal mechanism that accounts for myocardial infarction and stroke. High matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) expression and activity have been proven to lead to plaque instability. Metformin, a first-line treatment for type 2 diabetes, is beneficia...
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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MDPI
2023
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9962015/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/36826550 http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/jcdd10020054 |