An investigation into the expression of matrix metalloproteinase-2 in the vasculature of patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms
The biochemical and pathological changes associated with aortic aneurysms have been well characterised. Aneurysms demonstrate arterial dilatation, wall thickening and dramatic reduction in the elastin/collagen ratio. These changes are accompanied by an inflammatory infiltrate and excessive productio...
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University of Leicester
2002
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