Matrix Metalloproteinase 7 in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients with Interstitial Lung Disease
Journal Title: The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine - Year 2018, Vol 71, Issue 3
Abstract
<span>The study aim</span><span>: The purpose of this study is to measure the matrix metalloproteinase 7 (MMP7) in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD) and to assess for any correlation with RA-disease activity. </span><span>Research design: </span><span>A cross sectional study. </span><span>Sample</span><span>: a purposive sample included 40 rheumatoid arthritis patients from Ain Shams University Hospitals Inpatient Department of Rheumatology and Outpatient Clinic. </span><span>The results revealed </span><span>that serum (S) MMP7 was significantly higher among RA patients with interstitial lung disease than patients without. </span><span>Conclusion: </span><span>The study documented that S.MMP7 may be used as a screening test for detection of interstitial lung disease in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. </span><span>The study recommended</span><span>: Measurement of serum MMP7 level to RA patients may be used as screening test for detection of ILD<br /> </span>
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Eman Helal
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