Membrane type 1 matrix metalloproteinase promotes LDL receptor shedding and accelerates the development of atherosclerosis

Autor: Adekunle Alabi, Xiao-Dan Xia, Hong-Mei Gu, Faqi Wang, Shi-Jun Deng, Nana Yang, Ayinuer Adijiang, Donna N. Douglas, Norman M. Kneteman, Yazhuo Xue, Li Chen, Shucun Qin, Guiqing Wang, Da-Wei Zhang
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Nature Communications, Vol 12, Iss 1, Pp 1-17 (2021)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2041-1723
DOI: 10.1038/s41467-021-22167-3
Popis: Elevated plasma LDL cholesterol levels increase the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Here, the authors show that inhibition of MT1-MMP reduces plasma LDL cholesterol levels and the risk of atherosclerosis, indicating the potential of MT1-MMP inhibition as a lipid-lowering therapy.
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