The effect of resveratrol on expression of matrix metalloproteinase 9 and its tissue inhibitors in vascular smooth muscle cells
<div><p><strong>BACKGROUND:</strong> Matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP-9) is involved in extracellular matrix degradation and remodeling. An increase in MMP-9 expression by vascular component cells plays an important role in atherosclerotic plaque formation and rupture. Resvera...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Vesnu Publications
2018-07-01
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Series: | ARYA Atherosclerosis |
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Online Access: | http://arya.mui.ac.ir/index.php/arya/article/view/1484 |