Variable Details

Available Studies
MAP, MARS
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.