Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a family of zinc-dependent endopeptidases
responsible for tissue remodeling and degradation of extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins …

Matrix metalloproteinase‐9 (MMP‐9) belongs to the MMP family and has been widely
investigated. Excessive MMP‐9 expression can enhance extracellular matrix degradation …

Atherosclerosis is a common pathology present in many cardiovascular diseases. Although
the current therapies (including statins and inhibitors of the serine protease PCSK9) can …

Risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) shows considerable heterogeneity
both in generally healthy persons and in those with known ASCVD. The foundation of …

Coronary atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease that can lead to varying degrees
of blood flow obstruction and a common pathophysiological basis of cardiovascular disease …

The development and rupture of atherosclerotic plaques is a major contributor to myocardial
infarctions and ischemic strokes. The dynamic evolution of the plaque is largely attributed to …

The detection of lipoprotein (a)[Lp (a)] in the artery wall at the stage of lipid-bands formation
may indicate that it participates in the atherosclerosis local nonspecific inflammatory …

This Review provides a comprehensive overview of 3D printing techniques to fabricate
implantable microelectrodes for the electrochemical detection of biomarkers in the early …

Cardiovascular disease burden increases with the increasing age of populations. Also, with
increasing longevity, some individuals are ageing along an unfavourable path developing …

Atherosclerosis is a key mechanism underlying the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease,
which is associated with high morbidity and mortality. In the field of precision medicine for …