Associations of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-8, MMP-9, and their inhibitor, tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1, with obesity-related biomarkers in apparently healthy adolescent boys

• Main Authors: Youn Ho Shin (Author), Ki Eun Kim (Author), Yong-Jae Lee (Author), Jae-Hwan Nam (Author), Young Mi Hong (Author), Hye-Jung Shin (Author)
• Formato: Livro
• Publicado em: Korean Pediatric Society, 2014-12-01T00:00:00Z.
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PurposeMatrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) have been implicated in atherosclerosis, and therefore, are considered risk factors for metabolic dysfunction in adults. However, there is little data on circulating levels of MMPs and tissue inhibitors of MMPs (TIMPs) with regard to obesity-related biomarkers...