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Table 3 Relationship between intrathecal expression of matrix metalloproteinase-9 and inflammatory cytokines, and astrocytic and neuronal degradation products in 119 patients with systemic lupus erythematosus

From: Intrathecal levels of matrix metalloproteinases in systemic lupus erythematosus with central nervous system engagement

 

MMP-9

 

r

P

MMP-2

0.40

<0.0001

IL-6

0.30

0.002

IL-8

0.47

<0.0001

Tau

0.26

0.007

GFAP

0.33

<0.04

  1. GFAP, glial fibrillary acidic protein; MMP, matrix metalloproteinase.