Clinical evaluation of a matrix metalloproteinase-12 cleaved fragment of titin as a cardiovascular serological biomarker
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Titin is a muscle-specific protein found in cardiac and skeletal muscles which is responsible for restoring passive tension. Levels and functioning of titin have been shown to be affected by cardiac damage. Due to the inherent diffic...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-07-01
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Series: | Journal of Translational Medicine |
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Online Access: | http://www.translational-medicine.com/content/10/1/140 |