Smoking and Unstable Plaque in Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Systematic Review of The Role of Matrix Metalloproteinases
Amilia Aminuddin, Siao Suan Cheong, Nur Aishah Che Roos, Azizah Ugusman
Abstract
=55%). In conclusion, the current review highlights the role of MMPs in relation to smoking and ACS. The determination of these roles may help in identifying new ACS markers among smokers and the development of drug-targeted treatment.
Topics & Concepts
Odds ratioMatrix metalloproteinaseMedicineConfidence intervalMeta-analysisAcute coronary syndromeInternal medicineGenotypeBioinformaticsCardiologyMyocardial infarctionGeneGeneticsBiologyProtease and Inhibitor MechanismsBlood Coagulation and Thrombosis MechanismsPeptidase Inhibition and Analysis