The collagen cross‐linking enzyme lysyl oxidase is associated with the healing of human atherosclerotic lesions

ConclusionsLOX may contribute to the healing of atherosclerotic lesions and to prevention of its lethal complications. Mediators of inflammation may control LOX expression in plaques and hence plaque stability.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Journal of Internal Medicine - February 1, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Olga A. Ovchinnikova, Lasse Folkersen, Jonas Persson, Jan H. N. Lindeman, Thor Ueland, Pål Aukrust, Natalya Gavrisheva, Eugene Shlyakhto, Gabrielle Paulsson‐Berne, Ulf Hedin, Peder S. Olofsson, Göran K. Hansson Tags: Original Source Type: research