Erschienen in:
01.09.2004 | Original Article
Circulating matrix metalloproteinase-9 is transiently elevated after colorectal surgery
verfasst von:
I. H. J. T. de Hingh, E. T. Waas, R. M. L. M. Lomme, T. Wobbes, T. Hendriks
Erschienen in:
International Journal of Colorectal Disease
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Ausgabe 5/2004
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Abstract
Background and aims
Plasma levels of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) may yield important information in patients suffering from colorectal cancer but the effect of surgery, a common treatment modality in these patients, on circulating MMP levels is currently unknown. The aim of this study was to assess whether plasma MMP-2 and MMP-9 levels are affected by operative procedures.
Materials and methods
In total 128 patients undergoing elective surgery for colorectal cancer (n=66), liver metastases from colorectal origin (n=50) and arthrosis of the hip (n=12) were included in the study. Gelatinase activity was measured, using quantitative gelatin zymography, in plasma obtained before operation and 1 week, 1 month and 3 months postoperatively.
Results
One week after operation a significant increase in proMMP-9 activity was measured after colorectal surgery (260%, p =0.0038), liver surgery (285%, p <0.0001) and hip surgery (217%, p =0.012) as compared with preoperative levels. After 1 month proMMP-9 activity had returned to preoperative levels. No effect on proMMP-2 activity was measured.
Conclusion
Operative procedures have a profound but transient effect on plasma MMP-9 activity. If used to assess disease status, postoperative plasma MMP levels should be interpreted with caution.