Table 2.
MMP2/MMP9 scores for LN crescentic glomerulonephritis
| WHO class (number) | Number of glomeruli per section (median and range) | MMP | Cellular crescent (positive/total) | Fibrocellular crescents (positive/total) | Fibrous crescents (positive/total) | Mesangium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class-III (n = 6) | 15 (7–25) | |||||
| MMP2 positive | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0/0 | Negative | ||
| MMP9 positive | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0/0 | Negative | ||
| Class-IV (n = 9) | 25 (10–34) | |||||
| MMP2 positive | 31/31 | 12/12 | 1/8 | Negative | ||
| MMP9 positive | 31/31 | 8/12 | 0/8 | Negative | ||
| Class-V (n=8) | 19 (4–31) | |||||
| MMP2 positive | 18/18 | 1/1 | 0/4 | Negative | ||
| MMP9 positive | 18/18 | 1/1 | 0/4 | Negative |