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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 7, 2006; 12(37): 6050-6053
Published online Oct 7, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i37.6050
Table 3 Positive expression rates of MMP-1 in samples from different areas of colon in UC
SamplesPositive casesNegative casesTotal casesPositive rate (%)P Value
Ulcerated area2553087< 0.05ac
Inflamed area2553087< 0.05ac
Non-inflamed area12183040> 0.05
Normal controls7132035