Human macrophage foam cells degrade atherosclerotic plaques through cathepsin K mediated processes
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- 21 April 2010
- journal article
- Published by Springer Nature in BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
- Vol. 10 (1) , 19
Abstract
Proteolytic degradation of Type I Collagen by proteases may play an important role in remodeling of atherosclerotic plaques, contributing to increased risk of plaque rupture.Keywords
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