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 ISSN: 1874-1754 Standard No.: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2012.10.040 doi Subjects--Topical Terms: Acute Coronary Syndrome--enzymologyAgedC-Reactive Protein--metabolismCells, CulturedFemaleGene Expression Regulation, EnzymologicHumansInflammation--enzymologyMaleMatrix Metalloproteinase 9--biosynthesisMiddle AgedMuscle, Smooth, Vascular--enzymologyMyocytes, Smooth Muscle--enzymologyPlaque, Atherosclerotic--bloodUp-Regulation--genetics