PAF enhances MMP-2 production in rat aortic VSMCs via a β-arrestin2-dependent ERK signaling pathway[S]

Platelet-activating factor (PAF), 1-O-alkyl-2-acetyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine, is a potent phospholipid mediator and has been reported to be localized in atherosclerotic plaque. However, its role in the progression of atherosclerosis remains unclear. In the present study, we investigated the role...

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Published in:	Journal of Lipid Research
Main Authors:	Yun H. Kim, Seung J. Lee, Kyo W. Seo, Jin U. Bae, So Y. Park, Eun K. Kim, Sun S. Bae, Jae H. Kim, Chi D. Kim
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2013-10-01
Subjects:	platelet-activating factor platelet-activating factor receptor β-arrestin2 extracellular signal-regulated kinase matrix metalloproteinase-2
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022227520352949