Evaluation of myocardial matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) mediated post-MI remodeling with a novel radiolabeled MMP inhibitor
Su H, Spinale F, Dobrucki1 L, Chow C, Sweterlitsch S, Hu X, Bourke B, Cavaliere P, Hua J, Azure M, Edwards D, Sinusas A. Evaluation of myocardial matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) mediated post-MI remodeling with a novel radiolabeled MMP inhibitor. Journal Of Nuclear Cardiology 2004, 11: s20. DOI: 10.1016/j.nuclcard.2004.06.063.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMyocardial infarctionPost-MI remodelingPost-myocardial infarctionMMP activationMMP inhibitorsControl groupSitu zymographyMyocardial matrix metalloproteinasesMI regionMin post injectionControl miceMI miceVentricular remodelingPost-MIMI groupMurine modelNew therapiesMatrix metalloproteinaseMMP activityMatrix metalloproteinasesShort-axis slicesMI areaPost injectionMyocardial retentionMice