Table 3.
Analysis of MMP, TIMP, and ADAMTS13 concentrations in relation to age
| Target age (years) | Mean (SD) | P value | Power | Effect size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MMP-2 |
|
0.08 |
0.42 |
0.04 |
| ≤ 30 |
77.56 (23.82) |
|
|
|
| > 30 |
86.23 (21.54) |
|
|
|
| MMP-9 |
|
0.11 |
0.28 |
0.02 |
| ≤ 30 |
18.24 (11.47) |
|
|
|
| > 30 |
23.85 (22.33) |
|
|
|
| TIMP-1 |
|
0.15 |
0.36 |
0.03 |
| ≤ 30 |
44.25 (12.04) |
|
|
|
| > 30 |
48.52 (12.67) |
|
|
|
| TIMP-2 |
|
0.04* |
0.57 |
0.05 |
| ≤ 30 |
41.80 (10.63) |
|
|
|
| > 30 |
46.95 (10.85) |
|
|
|
| TIMP-4 |
|
0.04* |
0.56 |
0.05 |
| ≤ 30 |
451.04 (141.69) |
|
|
|
| > 30 |
517.39 (149.64) |
|
|
|
| ADAMTS13 |
|
0.50 |
0.07 |
0.01 |
| ≤ 30 |
325.40 (118.51) |
|
|
|
| > 30 | 339.75 (86.32) |