C-reactive protein induces expression of matrix metalloproteinase-9: a possible link between inflammation and plaque rupture.

Cimmino, Giovanni

C-reactive protein induces expression of matrix metalloproteinase-9: a possible link between inflammation and plaque rupture. [electronic resource] - International journal of cardiology Sep 2013 - 981-6 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article

1874-1754

10.1016/j.ijcard.2012.10.040 doi


Acute Coronary Syndrome--enzymology
Aged
C-Reactive Protein--metabolism
Cells, Cultured
Female
Gene Expression Regulation, Enzymologic
Humans
Inflammation--enzymology
Male
Matrix Metalloproteinase 9--biosynthesis
Middle Aged
Muscle, Smooth, Vascular--enzymology
Myocytes, Smooth Muscle--enzymology
Plaque, Atherosclerotic--blood
Up-Regulation--genetics