DIAGNOSTIC ASSAY FOR LATENT MATRIX METALLOPROTEINASE NO. 9

摘要

Disclosed are methods of detecting levels of pro-MMP-9, which is a latent form 92 kDa gelatinase, and pro-MMP-9/TIMP-1 complexes in plasma. The methods are useful as a diagnostic assay for rheumatoid and inflammatory arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease.