Serum MMP-8 and TIMP-1 concentrations in a population-based cohort: effects of age, gender, and health status

• Main Authors: Julia Ranta (Author), Aki S. Havulinna (Author), Taina Tervahartiala (Author), Katriina Niemi (Author), Ghazal Aarabi (Author), Terhi Vihervaara (Author), Veikko Salomaa (Author), Timo Sorsa (Author), Pirkko J. Pussinen (Author), Aino Salminen (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2024-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundMatrix-degrading proteinases and their regulators, such as matrix metalloproteinase 8 (MMP-8) and tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase 1 (TIMP-1), may contribute to various pathological events. Elevated MMP-8 concentrations have been associated with e.g., cardiovascular diseases an...