Definition
What MMP-9 measures
Matrix metalloproteinase-9 is an enzyme that can loosen vessel-wall matrix and let inflammatory compounds into tissues. Shoemaker protocols treat it as a hidden-cytokine readout.
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Innate immunityCompleteng/mL
MMP-9
An enzyme that opens vessel walls to inflammatory traffic
Illustrative sample band · Synthetic
180ng/mL
65Sample target 85–332 ng/mL352
Why it matters
How clinicians usually read it
White cells dump MMP-9 into a sitting tube; the value can double in 30 minutes at room temperature. The draw has to be pre-chilled, spun, and frozen. Tasso+ mail-back cannot do that.
When it reads low
A lower value can mean
A lower MMP-9 is closer to the published quiet band. It is still read with TGF-β1 and C4a.
When it reads high
A higher value can mean
A higher MMP-9 can mark cytokine-driven release — or a tube that sat. Handling quality is part of the result.
Questions for a clinician
Bring the number into a real conversation
01
Was this pre-chilled, spun, and frozen immediately?
02
How does MMP-9 move with my TGF-β1 and symptoms?
03
Is this a protocol-step check or a first diagnostic panel?
Educational boundary
Educational information only. Displayed ranges are illustrative sample bands, not a diagnosis, treatment plan, or substitute for the contracted laboratory report and a qualified clinician.
See it as a sample result
The sample dashboard shows an illustrative reading, target band, and trend for MMP-9.