Skin autofluorescence is associated with plasma levels of matrix metalloproteinases in subjects without overt atherosclerosis
Published online on March 31, 2026
Abstract
Vascular Medicine, Ahead of Print.
Background:Advanced glycation end products (AGEs) may promote arterial matrix remodeling via the receptor for AGEs (RAGE) signaling. Skin autofluorescence estimates tissue AGE burden. We examined whether skin autofluorescence relates to circulating matrix ...
Background:Advanced glycation end products (AGEs) may promote arterial matrix remodeling via the receptor for AGEs (RAGE) signaling. Skin autofluorescence estimates tissue AGE burden. We examined whether skin autofluorescence relates to circulating matrix ...