| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10103547 | Journal of the American College of Surgeons | 2005 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
MMP-9 and TIMP-1 are greater in male than in female RASMCs. These findings support the tenet that gender-related differences in MMP-9 may contribute to AAA formation.
Keywords
DMEMSDSRASMCsRT-PCRMMP-9IL-1βAAATIMP-1Dulbecco’s modified Eagle mediumAbdominal aortic aneurysminterleukin 1-betatissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1Reverse transcriptasesodium dodecyl sulfateRat aortic smooth muscle cellsMatrix metalloproteinase-9Nitric oxidereal-time polymerase chain reactionoptical density
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Authors
Derek T. MD, John W. BA, Gorav MD, Charles G. BA, Indranil BA, Matthew J. (FACS), Peter K. (FACS), James C. (FACS), Gilbert R. (FACS),