Potential role of matrix metalloproteinase-2,-9 and tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinase-1,-2 in exudative pleural effusions
CLINICAL AND INVESTIGATIVE MEDICINE, vol.32, no.4, 2009 (SCI-Expanded)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 32 Issue: 4
- Publication Date: 2009
- Journal Name: CLINICAL AND INVESTIGATIVE MEDICINE
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Purpose: To investigate diagnostic values of pleural fluid matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2), MMP-9, tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinase-1 (TIMP-1) and TIMP-2 measurements in tuberculous pleurisy(TP) and malignat pleurisy (MP).