Monocyte matrix metalloproteinase production in Type 2 diabetes and controls – a cross sectional study
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Coronary plaque rupture may result from localised over expression of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) within the plaque by infiltrating monocyte – macrophages. As MMP expression can be promoted by the modified lipoproteins, oxidative...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2003-03-01
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| Series: | Cardiovascular Diabetology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.cardiab.com/content/2/1/3 |