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Matrix metalloproteinase 2 polymorphisms in a caucasian population with abdominal aortic aneurysm.
The Journal of surgical research - 15 Jun 2006
Hinterseher I, Bergert H, Kuhlisch E, Bloomenthal A, Pilarsky Ch, Ockert D, Schellong S, Saeger H D, Krex D
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The formation of sporadic abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is explained by remodeling of the extracellular matrix (ECM) and breakdown of structural components of the vascular wall. Matrix metalloproteinase 2 (MMP2) is one of the principal matrix-degrading proteases and is known to play...
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