Effect of Smoking on Metalloproteinases (MMPs) Activity in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
Introduction: Many risk factors are involved in the course and pathogenesis of Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI). Smoking can significantly increase the AMI mortality and morbidity. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), a class of Zn containing enzymes, are involved in the erosion of the fibrous cap...
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2014-02-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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