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Peeters, W. (author), Moll, F.L. (author), Vink, A. (author), van der Spek, P.J. (author), de Kleijn, D.P.V. (author), de Vries, J.-P.P.M. (author), Verheijen, J.H. (author), Newby, A.C. (author), Pasterkamp, G. (author)Aims Atherosclerotic plaque rupture and subsequent thrombus formation are the major cause of acute cardiovascular events. Local plaque markers may facilitate detection of the vulnerable plaque and help identify the patient at risk for cardiovascular events. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are prevalent in the arterial wall throughout the...article 2011
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- TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author), Timmers, L. (author), Sluijter, J.P.G. (author), van Keulen, J.K. (author), Hoefer, I.E. (author), Nederhoff, M.G.J. (author), Goumans, M.J. (author), Doevendans, P.A. (author), van Echteld, C.J.A. (author), Joles, J.A. (author), Quax, P.H. (author), Piek, J.J. (author), Pasterkamp, G. (author), de Kleijn, D.P.V. (author) article 2008
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Oude Nijhuis, M.M. (author), van Keulen, J.K. (author), Pasterkamp, G. (author), Quax, P.H. (author), de Kleijn, D.P.V. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Innate immunity is the first line of defence against invading micro-organisms. The family of Toll-like receptors (TLRs) recognizes pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) that are carried by the invading micro-organisms. Infectious pathogens have been implicated to play an important role in atherosclerosis. Nowadays, evidence is...article 2007
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TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author), Sluijter, J.P.G. (author), Pulskens, W.P.C. (author), Schoneveld, A.H. (author), Velema, E. (author), Strijder, C.F. (author), Moll, F. (author), de Vries, J.P. (author), Verheijen, J. (author), Hanemaaijer, R. (author), de Kleijn, D.P.V. (author), Pasterkamp, G. (author)Background and Purpose - We studied matrix metalloproteinases (MMP) 2, 8, and 9 and extracellular matrix metalloproteinase inducer (EMMPRIN) levels in relation to carotid atherosclerotic plaque characteristics. Methods - Carotid atherosclerotic plaques (n=150) were stained and analyzed for the presence of collagen, smooth muscle cell (SMC), and...article 2006
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Hollestelle, S.C.G. (author), de Vries, M.R. (author), van Keulen, J.K. (author), Schoneveld, A.H. (author), Vink, A. (author), Strijder, C.F. (author), van Middelaar, B.J. (author), Pasterkamp, G. (author), Q́uax, P.H.A. (author), de Kleijn, D.P.V. (author), TNO Preventie en Gezondheid (author)Background-Toll-like receptor 4 (Tlr4) is the receptor for exogenous lipopolysaccharides (LPS). Expression of endogenous Tlr4 ligands, heat shock protein 60 (Hsp60) and extra domain A of fibronectin, has been observed in arthritic and oncological specimens in which matrix turnover is an important feature. In atherosclerosis, outward remodeling...article 2004
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Sierevogel, M.J. (author), Pasterkamp, G. (author), Velema, E. (author), de Jaegere, P.P.T. (author), de Smet, B.J.G.L. (author), Verheijen, J.H. (author), de Kleijn, D.P.V. (author), Borst, C. (author), TNO Preventie en Gezondheid (author)Background - Inhibition of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) activity after balloon angioplasty by intraperitoneal injection of batimastat reduces late lumen loss by inhibition of constrictive remodeling. In the present study, we investigated whether the oral MMP inhibitor marimastat inhibits constrictive remodeling in favor of neutral or expansive...article 2001