Serum TIMP-1 and MMP in controls and patients with haemochromatosis
| Control | Haemochromatosis | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIMP-1 | 123 (28) | 163 (30) | 0.0002 |
| MMP-1 | 22 (14) | 19 (11) | NS |
| MMP-2 | 460 (62) | 494 (74) | NS |
| MMP-3 | 53 (28) | 56 (26) | NS |
| MMP-3* | 58 (34) | 39 (19) | 0.03 |
Results are presented in ng/ml as mean (SD). *MMP-3 concentrations were also calculated for age and sex matched control and haemochromatotic subjects (n=15).