Title : Matrix metalloproteinase 9 in exhaled breath condensate in patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: an observational study.

Pub. Date : 2018 Aug 31

PMID : 30057384






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1 Introduction Data on the measurement of matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP-9) in exhaled breath condensate (EBC) from patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are scarce and inconsistent. NSC638702 matrix metallopeptidase 9 Homo sapiens
2 Introduction Data on the measurement of matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP-9) in exhaled breath condensate (EBC) from patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are scarce and inconsistent. NSC638702 matrix metallopeptidase 9 Homo sapiens
3 Objectives We aimed to assess the usefulness of enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and immunoenzymatic assay (IEA) for the measurement of MMP-9 in EBC, the agreement between the results of both methods, and the relationships between total and active MMP-9 in EBC and clinical and functional COPD characteristics. NSC638702 matrix metallopeptidase 9 Homo sapiens
4 Conclusions The utility of ELISA in MMP-9 assessment in EBC is limited in COPD patients, while MMP-9 measurement in EBC by IEA is feasible. NSC638702 matrix metallopeptidase 9 Homo sapiens
5 Conclusions The utility of ELISA in MMP-9 assessment in EBC is limited in COPD patients, while MMP-9 measurement in EBC by IEA is feasible. NSC638702 matrix metallopeptidase 9 Homo sapiens