Evaluation of Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 Serum Concentration as a Biomarker in Malignant Mesothelioma.

Dis Markers · 2019 · PMC6525906 · PMID 31191742

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failed to reach statistical significanceP = 0.053so close (0.05 < p ≤ 0.1)

The same trend was observed in the dominant model, but the difference failed to reach statistical significance ( P = 0.053).

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failed to reach significanceno p-value reported

Conclusion Median serum MMP9 levels differed significantly before and after treatment of MM, but failed to reach significance as a standalone biomarker.

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