Myocardial Infarction Superimposed on Aging: MMP-9 Deletion Promotes M2 Macrophage Polarization

In conclusion, MMP-9 deletion stimulated anti-inflammatory polarization of macrophages to attenuate left ventricle dysfunction in the aging post–myocardial infarction.

Source: Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences - March 7, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Yabluchanskiy, A., Ma, Y., DeLeon-Pennell, K. Y., Altara, R., Halade, G. V., Voorhees, A. P., Nguyen, N. T., Jin, Y.-F., Winniford, M. D., Hall, M. E., Han, H.-C., Lindsey, M. L. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research