Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) and Myeloperoxidase (MPO) Levels in Patients with Nonobstructive Coronary Artery Disease Detected by Coronary Computed Tomographic Angiography

摘要

Rationale and Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate whether matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) and myeloperoxidase (MPO) are elevated in patients with nonobstructive coronary artery disease. Materials and Methods: Eighty-four patients with nonobstructive coronary artery disease (group A) and 90 patients with no coronary plaques (group B) were enrolled. MMP-9 and MPO levels were compared between the two groups. The relationships between these biomarkers and Framingham risk score were analyzed. Receiver-operating characteristic curves were used to evaluate the ability of these biomarkers to predict the presence of coronary artery plaques. Results: The MMP-9 and MPO values in group A were significantly higher than in group B (P < .001). The levels of MMP-9 and MPO showed significant correlations with Framingham risk score (r = 0.796, P < .001, and r = 0.409, P < .001, respectively). The areas under the receiver-operating characteristic curves for MMP-9 and MPO were 0.80 (95% confidence interval, 0.74-0.87) and 0.74 (95% confidence interval, 0.66-0.81), respectively. Conclusions: Levels of MMP-9 and MPO are positively correlated with Framingham risk score. Additionally, in patients with nonobstructive coronary artery disease, elevated levels of MMP-9 and MPO may identify patients at risk for future myocardial infarction or sudden cardiac death. ? 2013 AUR.