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A discrete repertoire of MMP isoforms was found in the CF samples, with robust MMP-9 expression compared with normal controls and ARF. CF samples possessed increased levels of active MMP-9, as well as decreased amounts of tissue inhibitor of metalloprotease-1 (TIMP-1), a natural inhibitor of MMP-9. The CF inpatient samples demonstrated fully active MMP-9 activity compared with CF outpatients, ARF, and normal controls. CF samples also demonstrated increased human neutrophil elastase (HNE) levels compared with ARF and normal controls. To examine potential mechanisms for the protease dysregulation seen in the CF clinical samples, in vitro studies demonstrated that HNE could activate pro-MMP-9 and also degrade TIMP-1; this HNE-based activation, however, was not seen with MMP-8. A strong correlation was seen between HNE and MMP-9 activity in CF inpatient samples. 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