Research Article

Matrix Metalloproteinases MMP-2 and MMP-9 Occupy a New Role in Severe Preeclampsia

Table 1

Clinical characteristics of EO-PE and LO-PE patients and control subjects.

ParametersSevere EO-PE ()Severe LO-PE ()Control group ()

Age (years)
Pregnancy
Parity
BMI (kg/m2)
Systolic blood pressure (mmHg)
Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg)
Mean arterial pressure, MAPII (mmHg)
Number of gestational weeks at birth
Neonatal weight (g)
MMP-2 (ng/ml)
MMP-9 (ng/ml)