Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 Production following Cardiopulmonary Bypass Was Not Associated with Pulmonary Dysfunction after Cardiac Surgery

• Main Authors: Tso-Chou Lin (Author), Feng-Yen Lin (Author), Yi-Wen Lin (Author), Che-Hao Hsu (Author), Go-Shine Huang (Author), Zhi-Fu Wu (Author), Yi-Ting Tsai (Author), Chih-Yuan Lin (Author), Chi-Yuan Li (Author), Chien-Sung Tsai (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background. Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) causes release of matrix metalloproteinase- (MMP-) 9, contributing to pulmonary infiltration and dysfunction. The aims were to investigate MMP-9 production and associated perioperative variables and oxygenation following CPB. Methods. Thirty patients undergoi...