Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a family of zinc-dependent endopeptidases
responsible for tissue remodeling and degradation of extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins …

Atherosclerosis leads to blockage of arteries, culminating in myocardial infarction, and
stroke. The involvement of matrix-degrading metalloproteinases (MMPs) in atherosclerosis …

Matrix metalloproteinases (MMP) are a family of zinc-containing endoproteinases that
degrade extracellular matrix (ECM) components. MMP have important roles in the …

The prevalence of atherosclerotic disease continues to increase, and despite significant
reductions in major cardiovascular events with current medical interventions, an additional …

Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) play an important role in cardiovascular remodeling by
degrading the extracellular matrix. Enhanced MMP expression has been detected in the …

The matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) family of enzymes is involved in arterial wall
extracellular matrix degradation and remodeling. The latter activities have been implicated …

Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a family of proteolytic enzymes that are regulated by
inflammatory signals to mediate changes in extracellular matrix. Members of the MMP family …

Atherosclerotic plaque rupture, with subsequent occlusive thrombosis, is the underlying
cause of most cases of sudden cardiac death. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are thought …

Matrix metalloproteinase‐9 (MMP‐9) belongs to the MMP family and has been widely
investigated. Excessive MMP‐9 expression can enhance extracellular matrix degradation …

Abstract Objective: Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) form a large family of enzymes that
collectively can degrade all components of the extracellular matrix, and there is widespread …