{"paper_id":"1bdaa2a2-bf18-48a9-86b2-a3625b81460b","body_text":"The Role of Matrix Metalloproteinase2 (MMP2) in Serum and Peritoneal Fluid of Endometriotic Patients\nDOI:\nhttps://doi.org/10.32771/inajog.v6i2.770Abstract\nObjective: To determine the role of matrix metalloproteinase-2\n(MMP-2) in serum and peritoneal fluid of endometriotic\npatients.\nMethods: Research’s design using cross-sectional method in Dr.\nWahidin Sudirohusodo hospital and several other hospitals in\nMakassar within May 2015 until May 2016. Subjects were chosen\nusing consecutive sampling technique. The examination using\nthe ELISA method. The data were analysed using Fisher exact,\nt-independent, Mann-Whitney, and Spearman association.\nResults: A total of 50 subjects were recruited in this study. Mostly\nthe value of MMP-2 serum and peritoneal fluid in endometriosis\ngroup was higher compare to study control. There was significant\ndifferent between the total of MMP-2 serum and peritoneal fluid.\nThere was also a significant association between the value of\nMMP-2 serum and peritoneal fluid with endometriosis.\nConclusion: The value of MMP-2 serum and peritoneal fluid were\nhigher in endometriotic patients compared to those without\nendometriosis. The higher the value of MMP-2 serum and\nperitoneal fluid, the higher the stage of endometriosis.\n[Indones J Obstet Gynecol 2018; 6-2: 104-109]\nKeywords: endometriosis, matrix metalloproteinase-2, MMP-2","source_license":"CC0","license_restricted":false}