Distribution of Matrix Metalloproteinases in Human Atherosclerotic Carotid Plaques and Their Production by Smooth Muscle Cells and Macrophage Subsets

PURPOSE: In this study, the potential of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) sense for detection of atherosclerotic plaque instability was explored. Secondly, expression of MMPs by macrophage subtypes and smooth muscle cells (SMCs) was investigated. PROCEDURES: Twenty-three consecutive plaques removed du...

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Published in:Mol Imaging Biol
Main Authors: Jager, Nynke A., Wallis de Vries, Bastiaan M., Hillebrands, Jan-Luuk, Harlaar, Niels J., Tio, René A., Slart, Riemer H. J. A., van Dam, Gooitzen M., Boersma, Hendrikus H., Zeebregts, Clark J., Westra, Johanna
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: Springer US 2015
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Online Access:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4783451/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26377769
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11307-015-0882-0
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