title: The expression of matrix metalloproteinases may be influenced by mechanical loading and intraluminal thrombus.
authors.forename: Efstratios I
authors.initials: EI
authors.lastname: Georgakarakos
authors.forename: George S
authors.initials: GS
authors.lastname: Georgiadis
authors.forename: Konstantinos C
authors.initials: KC
authors.lastname: Kapoulas
authors.forename: Christos V
authors.initials: CV
authors.lastname: Ioannou
mesh_terms: D001012:Aorta, Abdominal / Q000187:drug effects*; D017544:Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005260:Female; D006538:Heptanoic Acids / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D019161:Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D008297:Male; D020782:Matrix Metalloproteinases / Q000378:metabolism*; D011758:Pyrroles / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D019714:Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinases / Q000378:metabolism*; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures
chemical_list: D006538:Heptanoic Acids; D019161:Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors; D011758:Pyrroles; D019714:Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinases; D020782:Matrix Metalloproteinases