Fig. 5
From: Extracellular matrix alterations in the skin of patients affected by psoriasis
Increased level of protein metalloprotease-9 (MMP9) in psoriasis. A, Immunostaining using an anti-MMP9 antibody (magnified 400X). B, Protein expression of MMP9 obtained digital quantification (uo/μm2). The values indicate the mean and standard deviation of triplicate assays. Control, skin obtained by blepharoplasty; Non-affected, unaltered skin tissue from patient with psoriasis; Psoriasis, skin tissue obtained from psoriasis plaque