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

• Автори: Youn Ho Shin (Автор), Ki Eun Kim (Автор), Yong-Jae Lee (Автор), Jae-Hwan Nam (Автор), Young Mi Hong (Автор), Hye-Jung Shin (Автор)
• Формат: Книга
• Опубліковано: Korean Pediatric Society, 2014-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Предмети: article
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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...