Evidence for a proinflammatory and proteolytic environment in plaques from endarterectomy segments of human carotid arteries.

Formato, Marilena

Evidence for a proinflammatory and proteolytic environment in plaques from endarterectomy segments of human carotid arteries. [electronic resource] - Arteriosclerosis, thrombosis, and vascular biology Jan 2004 - 129-35 p. digital

Publication Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

1524-4636

10.1161/01.ATV.0000104013.71118.53 doi


Aged
Apolipoproteins--analysis
Biomarkers
Carotid Stenosis--metabolism
Decorin
Endarterectomy, Carotid
Extracellular Matrix Proteins
Female
Guanidine--pharmacology
Humans
Interleukins--analysis
Male
Matrix Metalloproteinases--analysis
Middle Aged
Peptide Fragments--analysis
Proteins--metabolism
Proteoglycans--analysis
Vasculitis--metabolism