Comparative analysis of intrahepatic expression levels of COX-2, MMP-2, and MMP-9 between high and low viral load patients
| High viral load | Low viral load | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| COX-2, cyclooxygenase 2; MMP, matrix metalloproteinase. | |||
| High viral load, >800 000 IU/ml; Low viral load, ⩽800 000 IU/ml. | |||
| COX-2 | 0.48 (0.16) | 0.58 (0.16) | 0.13 |
| MMP-2 | 1.63 (0.8) | 1.56 (0.76) | 0.83 |
| MMP-9 | 0.43 (0.3) | 0.26 (0.2) | 0.15 |