Mary A P, Nandeesha H, Papa D, Chitra T, Ganesh R N, Menon V. Matrix metalloproteinase-9 is elevated and related to interleukin-17 and psychological stress in male infertility: A cross-sectional study. IJRM 2021; 19 (4) :333-338
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1- Biochemistry Department, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, India.
2- Biochemistry Department, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, India. , nandijipmer@gmail.com
3- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, India.
4- Department of Pathology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, India.
5- Department of Psychiatry, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, India.
Abstract: (1466 Views)
Background: Matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9), interleukin-17 (IL-17) and psychological stress are known to play a role in the pathogenesis of male infertility.
Objective: To assess the association of MMP-9 with IL-17 and psychological stress in infertile men.
Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 39 men with infertility diagnosed based on semen analysis and 39 subjects with normal semen analysis were included in the study. MMP-9 and IL-17 were estimated in both groups by ELISA. Perceived stress scale was used to assess psychological stress in controls and cases.
Results: In infertile cases, MMP-9and IL-17 were significantly increased when compared with controls (p = 0.046, p = 0.041 respectively). A significant association of MMP-9 was observed with IL-17 (r = 0.335, p = 0.037) and perceived stress scale (r = 0.329, p = 0.041).
Conclusion: IL-17 and stress increase MMP- 9 levels in infertile men.
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