Matrix metalloproteinases are elevated in the urine of patients with endometriosis.

In a prospective, blinded, longitudinal study MMP-2, MMP-9, and MMP-9/neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin were significantly more likely to be detected in the urine of patients with endometriosis than in controls.

Bibliografiske detaljer
Main Authors: Becker, C, Louis, G, Exarhopoulos, A, Mechsner, S, Ebert, A, Zurakowski, D, Moses, M
Format: Journal article
Sprog:English
Udgivet: 2010
Beskrivelse
Summary:In a prospective, blinded, longitudinal study MMP-2, MMP-9, and MMP-9/neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin were significantly more likely to be detected in the urine of patients with endometriosis than in controls.