Matrix Metalloproteinases in COPD and atherosclerosis with emphasis on the effects of smoking
Abstract
Matrix metalloproteinases (MMP´s) are known biomarkers of atherosclerosis. MMP´s are also involved in the pathophysiological processes underlying chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Cigarette smoking plays an important role in both disease states and is also known to affect the concentration and activity of MMP´s systemically. Unfortunately, the epidemiological data concerning the value of MMP´s as biomarkers of COPD and...
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Title
Matrix Metalloproteinases in COPD and atherosclerosis with emphasis on the effects of smoking
Published Date
Feb 21, 2019
Journal
Volume
14
Issue
2
Pages
e0211987 - e0211987
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