Specific matrix metalloproteinases play different roles in intraplaque angiogenesis and plaque instability in rabbits.

<h4>Background</h4>Ectopic angiogenesis within the intima and media is considered to be a hallmark of advanced vulnerable atherosclerotic lesions. Some studies have shown that specific matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) might play different roles in angiogenesis. Therefore, we investigated...

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Main Authors: Xiao Qiong Liu, Yang Mao, Bo Wang, Xiao Ting Lu, Wen Wu Bai, Yuan Yuan Sun, Yan Liu, Hong Mei Liu, Lei Zhang, Yu Xia Zhao, Yun Zhang
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/d1a8119de0dc40b1a979670b58af87fd
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