Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 as Biomarker for Malignant Mammary Tumors in Dogs

Canine mammary tumors (CMTs) are frequently occurring types of tumor in female dogs. Matrix metallopeptidase 9 (MMP-9) plays a role in dismantling the extracellular matrix during normal bodily functions and diseases, including cancer. The goal of this research was to evaluate the serum levels o...

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Main Authors: Islam S Alani, Huda S Al Biaty
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Published: University of Baghdad, College of Veterinary Medicine 2024-12-01
Series:The Iraqi Journal of Veterinary Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.jcovm.uobaghdad.edu.iq/index.php/Iraqijvm/article/view/1722
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description Canine mammary tumors (CMTs) are frequently occurring types of tumor in female dogs. Matrix metallopeptidase 9 (MMP-9) plays a role in dismantling the extracellular matrix during normal bodily functions and diseases, including cancer. The goal of this research was to evaluate the serum levels of MMP-9 as a potential diagnostic indicator for CMTs using the ELISA method. We collected tissue samples from mammary glands and blood specimens from 50 dogs suspected of having CMTs and 30 healthy control dogs. Histological examination was used to diagnose the mammary tumors, with findings indicating that 88% of the cases were malignant CMT and 12% were benign. According to ELISA results, there was a statistically considerable elevation in the mean serum level of MMP-9 in malignant cases (199.09 ng/ml) compared to benign cases (56.721 ng/ml) and controls (36.055 ng/ml). MMP-9 serum levels were significantly correlated with dogs aged 10–15 years, as well as with female dogs. In terms of stage and grade of the disease, the mean levels of MMP-9 increased as the disease progressed (Stage IV: 343.235 ng/ml). However, there was no correlation with the grade of the disease, and in regard to MMP-9 serum levels, it was not feasible to distinguish between newly diagnosed cases and recurring cases. In conclusion, measuring serum MMP-9 levels may aid in assessing the presence of malignancies in dogs with mammary tumors‎‎‎.
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spelling doaj-art-f5312c8c9109481f9c3aecd6b06d664f2025-01-09T20:24:48ZengUniversity of Baghdad, College of Veterinary MedicineThe Iraqi Journal of Veterinary Medicine1609-56932410-74092024-12-0148210.30539/4gc2cx83Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 as Biomarker for Malignant Mammary Tumors in DogsIslam S Alani0https://orcid.org/0009-0006-3966-5132Huda S Al Biaty 1https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8503-4012Department of Microbiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, IraqDepartment of Microbiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq Canine mammary tumors (CMTs) are frequently occurring types of tumor in female dogs. Matrix metallopeptidase 9 (MMP-9) plays a role in dismantling the extracellular matrix during normal bodily functions and diseases, including cancer. The goal of this research was to evaluate the serum levels of MMP-9 as a potential diagnostic indicator for CMTs using the ELISA method. We collected tissue samples from mammary glands and blood specimens from 50 dogs suspected of having CMTs and 30 healthy control dogs. Histological examination was used to diagnose the mammary tumors, with findings indicating that 88% of the cases were malignant CMT and 12% were benign. According to ELISA results, there was a statistically considerable elevation in the mean serum level of MMP-9 in malignant cases (199.09 ng/ml) compared to benign cases (56.721 ng/ml) and controls (36.055 ng/ml). MMP-9 serum levels were significantly correlated with dogs aged 10–15 years, as well as with female dogs. In terms of stage and grade of the disease, the mean levels of MMP-9 increased as the disease progressed (Stage IV: 343.235 ng/ml). However, there was no correlation with the grade of the disease, and in regard to MMP-9 serum levels, it was not feasible to distinguish between newly diagnosed cases and recurring cases. In conclusion, measuring serum MMP-9 levels may aid in assessing the presence of malignancies in dogs with mammary tumors‎‎‎. https://www.jcovm.uobaghdad.edu.iq/index.php/Iraqijvm/article/view/1722: cancerCanine mammary tumors MarixMetalloProtienase-9ELISAserum, Histopathology
spellingShingle Islam S Alani
Huda S Al Biaty
Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 as Biomarker for Malignant Mammary Tumors in Dogs
The Iraqi Journal of Veterinary Medicine
: cancer
Canine mammary tumors
MarixMetalloProtienase-9
ELISA
serum,
Histopathology
title Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 as Biomarker for Malignant Mammary Tumors in Dogs
title_full Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 as Biomarker for Malignant Mammary Tumors in Dogs
title_fullStr Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 as Biomarker for Malignant Mammary Tumors in Dogs
title_full_unstemmed Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 as Biomarker for Malignant Mammary Tumors in Dogs
title_short Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 as Biomarker for Malignant Mammary Tumors in Dogs
title_sort matrix metalloproteinase 9 as biomarker for malignant mammary tumors in dogs
topic : cancer
Canine mammary tumors
MarixMetalloProtienase-9
ELISA
serum,
Histopathology
url https://www.jcovm.uobaghdad.edu.iq/index.php/Iraqijvm/article/view/1722
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