Characterization of serum matrix metalloproteinase 2/9 levels in patients with ascending aortic aneurysms

CONCLUSIONS
The distinct correlation patterns in patients with and without hyperlipidaemia have to be considered when defining the potential of MMP2 as a biomarker in future studies. The relation between MMP9 and hyperlipidaemia has to be further investigated.

Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - January 3, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Meffert, P., Tscheuschler, A., Beyersdorf, F., Heilmann, C., Kocher, N., Uffelmann, X., Discher, P., Rylski, B., Siepe, M., Kari, F. A. Tags: History, Pericardium, Lymphatic disease, Vascular malformations Source Type: research