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World J Gastroenterol. Jul 28, 2013; 19(28): 4590-4595
Published online Jul 28, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i28.4590
Table 2 Association between levels of matrix metalloproteinase-9 and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 and the histological degree at the margin of the gastric ulcer
VariablesActivityInflammationAtrophyMetaplasia
MMP-9r0.2800.3100.180  -0.030
P0.02610.01410.1630.842
TIMP-1r0.2700.2800.1200.050
P0.03010.02510.3710.687