Matrix metalloproteinases in atherosclerosis: role of nitric oxide, hydrogen sulfide, homocysteine, and polymorphisms

Thomas P Vacek, Shahnaz Rehman, Diana Neamtu, Shipeng Yu, Srikanth Givimani, Suresh C Tyagi Department of Physiology and Biophysics, School of Medicine, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA Abstract: Atherosclerosis is an inflammatory process that involves activation of matrix metalloprote...

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Main Authors: Vacek TP, Rehman S, Neamtu D, Yu S, Givimani S, Tyagi SC
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2015-02-01
Series:Vascular Health and Risk Management
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/matrix-metalloproteinases-in-atherosclerosis-role-of-nitric-oxide-hydr-peer-reviewed-article-VHRM