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Correlation of sST2 with GDF-15 and MMPs.
| Correlation coefficient (rs) | p Value (one-tailed) | p Value (two-tailed) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDF-15 | 0.7 | p = 0.000005 | p = 0.00001 |
| TIMP1 | 0.63 | p = 0.00007 | p = 0.00015 |
| MMP2 | 0.48 | p = 0.003 | p = 0.006 |
| MMP3 | 0.31 | p = 0.04 | p = 0.08 |
| MMP9 | 0.31 | p = 0.06 | p = 0.12 |
GDF: growth and differentiation factor-15; MMP: matrix metalloproteinase; TIMP1: tissue inhibitor of MMP 1; sST2: soluble suppression of tumorigenicity-2 protein.
