| Literature DB >> 25604960 |
Cuiping Wang1, Rong Jin, Xiaolei Zhu, Jinchuan Yan, Guohong Li.
Abstract
CD147, a member of the immunoglobulin super family, is a well-known potent inducer of extracellular matrix metalloproteinases. Studies show that CD147 is upregulated in inflammatory diseases. Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the artery wall. Further understanding of the functions of CD147 in atherosclerosis and atherothrombosis may provide a new strategy for preventing and treating cardiovascular disease. In this review, we discuss how CD147 contributes to atherosclerosis and atherothrombosis.Entities:
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Year: 2015 PMID: 25604960 PMCID: PMC4351140 DOI: 10.1007/s12265-015-9608-6
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Cardiovasc Transl Res ISSN: 1937-5387 Impact factor: 4.132