Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 and Tissue Inhibitor of Matrix Metalloproteinase-1 in Sepsis after Major Abdominal Surgery

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Dynamics of (a) MMP-9, (b) TIMP-1, and (c) MMP-9/TIMP-1 ratio in patients with sepsis in comparison to control groups. Data are expressed as minimum, maximum, median, and interquartile range. Blue—nonoperated controls, green—operated controls, and red—sepsis. Statistically significant difference compared to nonoperated controls. Statistically significant difference compared to operated controls. Mann–Whitney test; is considered statistically significant. MMP-9: matrix metalloproteinase-9; TIMP-1: tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase-1.

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