Matrix metalloproteinases -8 and -9 and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 in burn patients. A prospective observational study.

<h4>Introduction</h4>Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) -8 and -9 are released from neutrophils in acute inflammation and may contribute to permeability changes in burn injury. In retrospective studies on sepsis, levels of MMP-8, MMP-9, and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 (TIMP-1)...

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Main Authors: Johanna Hästbacka, Filip Fredén, Maarit Hult, Maria Bergquist, Erika Wilkman, Jyrki Vuola, Timo Sorsa, Taina Tervahartiala, Fredrik Huss
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0125918