Localization coexpression of matrix metalloproteinase-2, -8 and vascular endothelial growth factor in unstable human carotid atherosclerosis plaques

Chinese Journal of Neurology

Volumn 41, Issue 2, 2008, Pages 102-105

  Cao, Yong Jun ^a   Qian, Jin Jun ^a   Liu, Chun Feng ^a  

^a THE SECOND AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF SOOCHOW UNIVERSITY   (China)

Author keywords

Carotid artery diseases; Gelatinase A; Monocytes; Muscle, smooth, vascular; Neutrophil collagenase; Vascular endothelial growth factor A

Indexed keywords

EID: 84860912835     PISSN: 10067876     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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