Serum matrix metalloproteinase-9 is a valuable biomarker for identification of abdominal and thoracic aortic aneurysm: a case-control study

Serum matrix metalloproteinase-9 is a valuable biomarker for identification of abdominal and thoracic aortic aneurysm: a case-control study

Abstract Background Matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP9) has been reported to play a key role in the pathogenesis of aortic aneurysm. However, few studies have assessed serum MMP9 levels in both abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) and thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA). In this study, we investigated the serum...

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Main Authors: Tan Li, Bo Jiang, Xuan Li, Hai-yang Sun, Xin-tong Li, Jing-jing Jing, Jun Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-10-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Matrix metalloproteinase-9
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
Thoracic aortic aneurysm
C- reactive protein
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12872-018-0931-0

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