Matrix Biology of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms in Diabetes: Mechanisms Underlying the Negative Association

Norman, Paul E., Davis, Timothy M.E., Le, Max Tan Quoc, and Golledge, Jonathan (2007) Matrix Biology of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms in Diabetes: Mechanisms Underlying the Negative Association. Connective Tissue Research, 48 (3). pp. 125-131.

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Abstract

Several case-control studies have shown a significant negative association between diabetes and abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). This interaction has the potential to further our understanding of these two diseases but has attracted little research. The changes seen in the walls of aneurysmal aortas include inflammation and the activation of proteolytic pathways resulting in loss of elastin and other structural proteins. In contrast, diabetes is associated with increased synthesis and reduced degradation of matrix. The deposition of advanced glycation end products also renders vascular matrix resistant to proteolysis in diabetic patients. The aim of our present minireview is to compare the changes in matrix biology seen in diabetes and AAA and to explore molecular mechanisms that may explain the negative association and identify possible therapeutic implications.

Item ID: 2565
Item Type: Article (Research - C1)
ISSN: 1607-8438
Keywords: abdominal aortic aneurysm; diabetes; extracellular matrix
Date Deposited: 23 Jul 2009 23:53
FoR Codes: 11 MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES > 1102 Cardiovascular Medicine and Haematology > 110201 Cardiology (incl Cardiovascular Diseases) @ 100%
SEO Codes: 92 HEALTH > 9201 Clinical Health (Organs, Diseases and Abnormal Conditions) > 920103 Cardiovascular System and Diseases @ 100%
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