Serum MMPs and TIMP-1 concentrations
| Exacerbation (n=21) | Stable (n=21) | p value* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data are presented as mean (SE). | |||
| MMP=matrix metalloproteinase; TIMP=tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase. | |||
| *Mann-Whitney U non-parametric test. | |||
| MMP-2 (ng/ml) | 998.9 (42.7) | 1041.1 (42.7) | 0.3585 |
| MMP-9 (ng/ml) | 202.9 (22.0) | 107.7 (9.9) | 0.0003 |
| TIMP-1 (ng/ml) | 285.0 (16.7) | 321.7 (15.2) | 0.969 |