Mitral tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase 2 is associated with mitral valve surgery outcome.

Mitral tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase 2 is associated with mitral valve surgery outcome.

BACKGROUND: Matrix metalloproteinases play a role in regulating cardiac remodeling. We previously reported an association between tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase 2 (TIMP-2) expression and mitral valve (MV) disease. However, the determinants and prognostic value of mitral TIMP2 after MV surgery...

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Main Authors: Tsung-Hsien Lin, Sheau-Fang Yang, Chaw-Chi Chiu, Ho-Ming Su, Wen-Chol Voon, Chee-Yin Chai, Wen-Ter Lai, Sheng-Hsiung Sheu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3903512?pdf=render

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