MMP8 Is Increased in Lesions and Blood of Acne Inversa Patients: A Potential Link to Skin Destruction and Metabolic Alterations

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MMP8 blood levels correlate with metabolic alterations in AI patients. Concentrations of MMP8, TNF-α, HDL-cholesterol, triglycerides (TG), and resistin were quantified in blood from 21 AI patients. Data were subjected to Spearman’s rank correlation analysis. (Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient) is indicated (, , and ).

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