Plasma matrix metalloproteinases, cytokines and angiogenic factors in moyamoya disease

Soo Kang, Heun; H. Kim, J.; Hoon Phi, Ji; Yong Kim, Yoo; E. Kim, J.; Wang, Kyu‐Chang; K. Cho, B.; K. Kim, S.-

doi:10.1136/jnnp.2009.191817

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Plasma matrix metalloproteinases, cytokines and angiogenic factors in moyamoya disease

Published in Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry • Dec 3, 2009

Authors:

Heun Soo Kang

J. H. Kim

Ji Hoon Phi

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To document the expression patterns of various matrixins, cytokines and angiogenic factors in plasma to assess their involvement in the pathogenesis of moyamoya disease (MMD). METHODS: This study included plasma samples from 20 MMD patients and nine healthy individuals. The plasma concent...

Subject

Pathogenesis

Vascular endothelial growth factor

Matrix metalloproteinase

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