The Extracellular Matrix Metalloproteinase Inducer (EMMPRIN) is highly expressed on mononuclear cells of atherosclerotic plaques. Its effect on the regulation of the activation cascade of Matrix Metalloproteinases (MMP), however, has not been described. Our
in vitro studies showed an EMMPRIN-induced expression of MM-9 on monocytes, and MMP-2 and MT1-MMP on smooth muscle cells. Our observations highlight the pathophysiologic importance of increased EMMPRIN expression on the development of atherosclerotic plaques.
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The Extracellular Matrix Metalloproteinase Inducer (EMMPRIN) is highly expressed on mononuclear cells of atherosclerotic plaques. Its effect on the regulation of the activation cascade of Matrix Metalloproteinases (MMP), however, has not been described. Our
in vitro studies showed an EMMPRIN-induced expression of MM-9 on monocytes, and MMP-2 and MT1-MMP on smooth muscle cells. Our observations highlight the pathophysiologic importance of increased EMMPRIN expression on the development of atheros...
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