Title |
Expression of matrix metalloproteinase-12 in aortic dissection
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Published in |
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders, May 2013
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DOI | 10.1186/1471-2261-13-34 |
Pubmed ID | |
Authors |
Yi Song, Yuehui Xie, Feng Liu, Chong Zhao, Rui Yu, Shao Ban, Qiufang Ye, Jianxion Wen, Haibo Wan, Xiang Li, Runwei Ma, Zhaohui Meng |
Abstract |
Aortic dissection(AD) is an acute process of large blood vessels characterized by dangerous pathogenic conditions and high disability and high mortality. The pathogenesis of AD remains debated. Matrix metalloproteinase-12 (MMP-12) participates in many pathological processes such as abdominal aortic aneurysm, atherosclerosis, emphysema and cancer. However, this elastase has rarely been assessed in the presence of AD. The aim of the present study was to investigate the expression of MMP-12 in aortic tissue so as to offer a better understanding of the possible mechanisms of AD. |
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