Figure 1

Serum concentrations of matrix proteins and their inhibitors in study groups. Comparison of serum concentrations (ng/ml) of MMP-1, MMP-3, MMP-9, TIMP-1, TIMP-2, and ratio of RLX to TIMP-2, RPL vs NRPL, * P < 0.05, ** P < 0.01.
Serum concentrations of matrix proteins and their inhibitors in study groups. Comparison of serum concentrations (ng/ml) of MMP-1, MMP-3, MMP-9, TIMP-1, TIMP-2, and ratio of RLX to TIMP-2, RPL vs NRPL, * P < 0.05, ** P < 0.01.