Matrix metallopeptidase 9 and placental growth factor may correlate with collateral status based on whole-brain perfusion combined with multiphase computed tomography angiography

DISCUSSION: Serum PGF and MMP-9 levels may correlate with collateral status based on MP-CTA in acute ischemic stroke patients with cerebral large artery atherosclerosis. Higher PGF and MMP-9 concentration associated with good collateral status.PMID:34107864 | DOI:10.1080/01616412.2021.1939238

Source: Neurological Research - June 10, 2021 Category: Neurology Authors: Bo Yang Yarong Ding Xin Liu Yuan Cai Xinxuan Yang Qixuan Lu Weibin Gu Liping Liu Yuehua Pu Source Type: research