… Furthermore, the release of ROS and matrix metalloproteinases could directly lead to
damage of vascular integrity [49,50,51,52,53,54,55]. The potential role of ETs released either …

… Matrix metalloproteinases associated with macrophages … matrix metalloproteinases‐9 are
both indicators of a macrophage that has been activated, which could make the atherosclerotic …

… -dependent changes in expression of matrix metalloproteinases. Cardiovascular pathology:
the official … correlates with tissue markers for atherosclerotic plaque vulnerability in an ageing …

… actors in atherosclerosis is T lymphocytes, from the adaptive immune system. Specific CD4+
effector T cells can recognize oxidized LDL in the atherosclerotic intima and aggravate the …

… plaques from animal experimental models, particularly in the intimal smooth muscle cells (…
with atherosclerotic processes, carotid intima-media thickening (IMT), and the atherosclerotic …

… thicker due to the thickening of the intimal layer and hence are more prone to atherosclerosis.
… Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), also termed as matrixins, include 20 zinc containing …

… The present study was designed to investigate the protective effects of CTS on atherosclerosis
… Dual role of matrix metalloproteinases (matrixins) in intimal thickening and atherosclerotic …

… We evaluated the levels of active matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-9 in patients undergoing
… atherosclerosis and systemic inflammation [4]. Indeed, this enhanced risk of atherosclerotic …

… cancer, atherosclerosis, corneal … Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), also known as matrixins,
represent a group of enzymes that break down proteins within the ECM, playing a vital role …

… microenvironment containing many matrix proteins and various signaling molecules, and
excessive deposition is associated with cardiac fibrosis [24]. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) …