Increased Expression and Activity of MMP-9 in C-reactive Protein- induced Human THP-1 Mononuclear Cells Is Related to Activation of Nuclear Factor Kappa-B / 华中科技大学学报（医学）（英德文版）

n of NF-κ3. Down-regulation of the expression and activity of MMP-9 may be a new treatment alternative for plaque stabilization by inhibiting the NF-κB activation.