Matrix metalloproteinases are elevated in the urine of patients with endometriosis

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This study found elevated levels of matrix metalloproteinases in the urine of patients diagnosed with endometriosis.

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Abstract

In a prospective, blinded, longitudinal study MMP-2, MMP-9, and MMP-9/neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin were significantly more likely to be detected in the urine of patients with endometriosis than in controls.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Matrix Metalloproteinases Uterine Diseases Adult Biomarkers Biomarkers Biomarkers Case-Control Studies Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Matrix Metalloproteinase 2 Matrix Metalloproteinase 2 Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 Matrix Metalloproteinases Matrix Metalloproteinases Up-Regulation

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