Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2862987 | American Journal of Hypertension | 2006 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Aortic root dilatation is associated with higher MMP release, which may indicate the role of increased collagenolytic and elastolytic activities in hypertension-induced aortic root dilatation.
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Authors
Osman Karakaya, Irfan Barutcu, Ali Metin Esen, Serkan Dogan, Mustafa Saglam, Hekim Karapinar, Taylan Akgun, Yusuf Karavelioglu, Ozlem Esen, Nihal Ozdemir, Sembol Turkmen, Cihangir Kaymaz,