Serum levels of matrix metalloproteinase 9 and toll-like receptor 4 in acute aortic dissection: a case-control study

Serum levels of matrix metalloproteinase 9 and toll-like receptor 4 in acute aortic dissection: a case-control study

Abstract Background Matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP9) and Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) play important roles in aortic pathophysiology. However, there is lacking research on serum TLR4 levels in acute aortic dissection (AAD) patients, and the performance of serum MMP9 and TLR4 for the diagnosis of AAD...

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Main Authors: Tan Li, Jing-Jing Jing, Jun Yang, Li-Ping Sun, Yue-Hua Gong, Shi-Jie Xin, Yuan Yuan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Matrix metalloproteinase 9
Toll-like receptor 4
Acute aortic dissection
Inflammation
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12872-018-0958-2

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