Recent studies have demonstrated that inflammatory cells are a component that plays a role in thrombus formation in ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). 3-nitrotyrosine (3-NO2-Tyr), a specific marker for protein modification by nitric oxide-derived oxidants, is increased in human atherosclerotic lesions. | Thrombus aspirated from patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction: Association between 3-nitrotyrosine and inflammatory markers - insights from ARTERIA study
