Activity of matrix metalloproteinase 2 and 9 in follicular fluid and seminal plasma and its relation to embryo quality and fertilization rate

ABSTRACT

Background: the purpose of this study was to evaluate the activity of matrix metalloproteinase 2 [MMP-2] and 9 [MMP-9] in follicular fluid and seminal plasma and the correlation of their activities with parameters that are important in successful intracytoplasmic sperm injection [ICSI]