Integrative Studies Implicate Matrix Metalloproteinase 12 as a Culprit Gene for Large ‐Artery Atherosclerotic Stroke

ConclusionsOur study supports the notion that MMP12 is implicated in large‐artery atherosclerotic stroke, functionally by enhancing elastin degradation and macrophage invasion in plaques.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Journal of Internal Medicine - July 22, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Hovsep Mahdessian, Ljubica Perisic Matic, Mariette Lengquist, Karl Gertow, Bengt Sennblad, Damiano Baldassarre, Fabrizio Veglia, Steve E. Humphries, Rainer Rauramaa, Ulf Faire, Andries J. Smit, Philippe Giral, Sudhir Kurl, Elmo Mannarino, Elena Tremoli, A Tags: Original Article Source Type: research