Plasma TIMP-1 as a sex-specific biomarker for acute lung injury

ConclusionCirculating TIMP-1 appeared to be a promising biomarker for mortality among females with ARDS. The high TIMP-1 group showed worse VFDs and ICU-free days. Circulating TIMP-1 may be a sex-specific biomarker in the setting of ARDS and could improve ARDS phenotyping as well as provide a novel therapeutic target in females.
Source: Biology of Sex Differences - Category: Biology Source Type: research