The potential of matrix metalloproteinase-2 as a marker of peritoneal injury, increased solute transport, or progression to encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis during peritoneal dialysis--a multicentre study in Japan

Abstract

From these results, MMP-2 levels in peritoneal effluents reflect peritoneal solute transport and changes in MMP-2 levels are associated with peritoneal injury that leads to EPS. MMP-2 may be a useful marker of peritoneal injury, increased solute transport or progression to EPS.