Cryoplasty for Canine Iliac Artery Stenosis and its Impact on Expression of TIMP-2 and MMP-2

Conclusion:
Our study suggests cryoplasty might increase the expression of TIMP-2 and decrease the expression of MMP-2, thereby inhibiting vascular hyperplasia and collagen fibers synthesis of the stenotic vessels.

Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - September 16, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: Wu, Z., Zang, S., liu, W., Jiang, N., Yang, W. Tags: Articles Source Type: research