Plasma tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases-1 as a biological marker? Pre-analytical considerations

Anne Fog Lomholt, Camilla Frederiksen, Ib Jarle Christensen, Nils Brünner, Hans Jørgen Nielsen

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Abstract

Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinases-1 (TIMP-1) may be a valuable biological marker in Colorectal Cancer (CRC). However, prospective validation of TIMP-1 as a biological marker should include a series of pre-analytical considerations. TIMP-1 is stored in platelets, which may degranulate during collection and storage. The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of platelet TIMP-1 contamination on plasma TIMP-1 levels in healthy volunteers.
Original languageEnglish
JournalClinica Chimica Acta
Volume380
Issue number1-2
Pages (from-to)128-32
Number of pages5
ISSN0009-8981
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2007

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