Protein targets of inflammatory serine proteases and cardiovascular disease

• Main Authors: Sharony Ram (Author), Yu Pey-Jen (Author), Park Joy (Author), Galloway Aubrey C (Author), Mignatti Paolo (Author), Pintucci Giuseppe (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2010-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Serine proteases are a key component of the inflammatory response as they are discharged from activated leukocytes and mast cells or generated through the coagulation cascade. Their enzymatic activity plays a major role in the body's defense mechanisms but i...