Getting Started
Indices
Inflammation
Bone and mineral
Glucose and insulin
Lipids
Nerve and blood vessel
Oxidative stress and fibrosis
Kidney and protein
Cartilage
TIMP-1
Tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1
Low
55.9ng·mL⁻¹Ref 60–180 ng·mL⁻¹
Z -2.14↓ Bad
The card shows an example result of 55.9 ng·mL⁻¹, which is 2.14 SD below the mean.
What it measures
Tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 blocks MMPs, the enzymes that break down tissue. The balance between the two keeps tissue remodelling in check.
Reference range
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | TIMP-1 |
| Group | Oxidative stress and fibrosis |
| Unit | ng·mL⁻¹ |
| Healthy range | 60–180 |
| Mean | 120 |
| SD | 30 |
| Direction | ↓ Bad — a lowered value is the concern. |
The mean is (low + high) / 2 and the SD is (high − low) / 4, so the healthy range covers Z from −2 to +2.
Reading the result
- High — Not the concern this panel tracks. High levels are linked to fibrosis.
- Low — Means less control over MMPs, so tissue breakdown can outpace repair.
Notes
- Read it alongside MMP-9.
- This page is general information, not medical advice. Discuss results with a clinician.