Abstract 14103: Loss of Bone Morphogenetic Protein (BMP) 9 Activity Reduces Survival and Increases Collagen Turnover via Enhanced Matrix Metalloproteinase Activity After Acute Myocardial Infarction

Introduction: Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is a major cause of heart failure and mortality. The extracellular matrix plays a central role in post-infarct remodeling. We recently reported that ...