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Comparison of the serum MMP-3 levels at 12 weeks and the MMP-3 ratio between steroids using and non-using groups (A). Correlation between the serum MMP-3 levels at 12 weeks / the MMP-3 ratio and dosage of steroids (B). MMP-3 ratio, ratio of the serum matrix metalloproteinase 3 levels at baseline to those at 12 weeks; PSL, prednisolone.
