Evaluation of CD147 gene expression, lipid peroxidation, and antioxidants in cases of acute coronary syndrome in Egyptian population

Abstract Background The main mechanism of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is the rupture of atherosclerotic plaques. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) play an important role in the rupture of the vulnerable plaques. MMP secretion is stimulated by CD147, one of the immunoglobulin families. Malondialdehy...

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Main Authors: Wafaa A. Emam, Nader M. M. Ali, Aliaa T. A. Kamel, Mohamed I. M. Eladawy, Nermin Raafat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2020-03-01
Series:Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s43042-020-00053-9