Matrix Metalloproteinase in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm and Aortic Dissection

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) affects 4–5% of men over 65, and Aortic Dissection (AD) is a life-threatening aortic pathology associated with high morbidity and mortality. Initiators of AAA and AD include smoking and arterial hypertension, whilst key pathophysiological features of AAA and AD includ...

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Published in:	Pharmaceuticals
Main Authors:	Eithne M. Maguire, Stuart W. A. Pearce, Rui Xiao, Aung Y. Oo, Qingzhong Xiao
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2019-08-01
Subjects:	matrix metalloproteinase abdominal aortic aneurysm aortic dissection aortic disease inflammation
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/12/3/118