Over-expression of TFPI-2 promotes atherosclerotic plaque stability by inhibiting MMPs in apoE-/- mice

Int J Cardiol. 2013 Sep 30;168(2):1691-7. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2013.03.073. Epub 2013 Apr 20.
No abstract available

Keywords: Atherosclerotic plaque; Extracellular matrix; Matrix metalloproteinase; TFPI-2.

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Apolipoproteins E / deficiency*
  • Apolipoproteins E / genetics
  • Gene Expression Regulation*
  • Glycoproteins / biosynthesis*
  • Glycoproteins / blood
  • Glycoproteins / genetics
  • Male
  • Matrix Metalloproteinases / biosynthesis*
  • Matrix Metalloproteinases / genetics
  • Mice
  • Mice, Knockout
  • Plaque, Atherosclerotic / blood*
  • Plaque, Atherosclerotic / pathology*
  • Random Allocation

Substances

  • Apolipoproteins E
  • Glycoproteins
  • tissue-factor-pathway inhibitor 2
  • Matrix Metalloproteinases