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Comparisons of Serum MMP-2 and MMP-9 concentrations between the study populations in arsenic-endemic and non-endemic areas
| Parameters | Non-endemic | Arsenic-endemic | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum MMP-2 (ng/mL)a | 191.90 (1.50) | 225.20 (1.40) | <0.001 |
| (n = 108) | (n = 261) | ||
| Serum MMP-9 (ng/mL)a | 41.14 (1.56) | 54.43 (1.73) | <0.001 |
| (n = 108) | (n = 265) |
aGeometric Mean (GSD). Log-transformed dependent variables were used. p-values were from the Independent sample t-test
