Variable Details

Scaled? 

Not Scaled

Variable Type 

Longitudinal

Variable Name 

log_hmmp9

Categories

Blood Measures

MMP9 level
Log transformed level of matrix metallopeptidase 9

This variable is only available in MAP and MARS.

Matrix metallopeptidase 9 (MMP9) level is quantified from serum samples using highly sensitive multiplexed sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) arrays by Endogen Searchlight technologies (Billerica, MA). See the inflammatory marker subcategory description for more information.

This variable is expressed in ng/mL and is log transformed.