Changes in Serum Levels of Matrix Metalloproteinase-1 and Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinases-1 in Patients with Essential Hypertension

Hypertension (HTN) is a leading risk factor for cardiovascular (CV) disease. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and their tissue inhibitors (TIMPs) are thought to be actively involved in the remodeling of the CV extracellular matrix (ECM) during hypertensive damage. Therefore, in this study, we aimed...

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Main Authors: Krasimir Kostov, Alexander Blazhev
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-03-01
Series:Bioengineering
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5354/9/3/119