Higher levels of plasma matrix metalloproteinase-2 are associated with a significantly increased risk of arterial thrombosis in patients with the antiphospholipid syndrome.

• Authors: E Falcinelli, M Pompili, V Pengo, V Appolloni, G Guglielmini, P Gresele
• Journal: International journal of cardiology (Int J Cardiol) Vol. 160 Issue 2 Pg. 149-51 (Oct 04 2012) ISSN: 1874-1754 [Electronic] Netherlands
• PMID: 22721641 (Publication Type: Letter, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)

Chemical References

• Matrix Metalloproteinase 2

Topics

• Antiphospholipid Syndrome (blood, complications)
• Arteries
• Female
• Humans
• Male
• Matrix Metalloproteinase 2 (blood)
• Middle Aged
• Risk Assessment
• Thrombosis (blood, etiology)