Plasma matrix metalloproteinases, low density lipoprotein oxidisability and soluble adhesion molecules after a glucose load in Type 2 diabetes

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Acute hyperglycaemia is an independent cardiovascular risk factor in Type 2 diabetes which may be mediated through increased oxidative damage to plasma low density lipoprotein, and in vitro, high glucose concentrations promote proath...

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Main Authors: Brown Jackie, Sussams Brendan, Gavrilovic Jelena, Davies Isabel, Sampson Mike, Astley Sian, Hughes David A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2004-06-01
Series:Cardiovascular Diabetology
Online Access:http://www.cardiab.com/content/3/1/7