Table 4 Statistically significant correlations found between concentrations of local mediators (NO, PGE2) and enzymatic activities of neutral metalloproteinases. Note that NO and PGE2 concentrations show a positive correlation.
Groups | Variables | Correlation coefficient | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Group I: 2 months | NO, collagenolytic activity | 0.608 | 0.004 |
Group I: 8 months | NO, collagenolytic activity | 0.415 | 0.024 |
Group II: 8 months | NO, collagenolytic activity | 9.522 | 0.009 |
Group I: 8 months | NO, caseinolytic activity | 0.661 | <0.0001 |
Group II: 2 months | PGE2, collagenolytic activity | 0.704 | <0.0001 |
Group I: 2 months | Collagenolytic, caseinolytic activity | 0.56 | 0.014 |