Metalloproteinases and their Inhibitors under the Course of Immunostimulation by CPG-ODN and Specific Antigen Inhalation in Equine Asthma

Table 3

Concentrations of MMP-2, MMP-9, TIMP-1, and TIMP-2 in tracheal aspirates from 20 asthmatic horses measured on admission (), 2 weeks (), and 6 weeks () after CpG-ODN inhalation.

MMP-2 (ng/ml)
MMP-9 (pg/ml)
TIMP-1 (ng/ml)
TIMP-2 (ng/ml)

The results are expressed as (min.-max.). marks a significant reduction of MMP/TIMP concentration in comparison to .