The Role of Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 in Atherosclerotic Plaque Instability

• Main Authors: Tiewei Li (Author), Xiaojuan Li (Author), Yichuan Feng (Author), Geng Dong (Author), Yuewu Wang (Author), Junmei Yang (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) belongs to the MMP family and has been widely investigated. Excessive MMP-9 expression can enhance extracellular matrix degradation and promote plaque instability. Studies have demonstrated that MMP-9 levels are higher in vulnerable plaques than in stable plaques....