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Several methods for measuring MMPs in wounds are emerging. (A) An example of a mix-and-read fluorescent assay with a handheld meter for quantification. (B) An example of a lateral flow strip-based assay. (C) An example of a bandage that changes color. In general, these devices will apprise the clinician of the level of MMP activity in a patient's wound and which course of action is the most appropriate.
