Research Article
DOI:
xxx-xxxxx-xxxx
Subject:
Medicine
KeyWords:
matrix metalloproteinases; matrixins; collagenases; gelatinases; stromelysines; matrilysines; membrane type matrix metalloproteinase; cardiovascular disease; MMP-9; atherosclerosis; plaque rupture; diabetes mellitus.
Abstract:
Matrix metalloproteinases, their structure and classification is considered. The meaning of MMPs in cardiovascular disease atherosclerotic lesions and diabetes is described in details.
