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We investigated the possibility that imbalances in MMP-9 and MMP-2 relative to their tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 (TIMP-1) and TIMP-2, respectively, in tracheal aspirates of preterm infants may be involved in the development of CLD.<\/jats:p><jats:p>Methods. Serial tracheal aspirates collected from birth until extubation in 49 ventilated preterm infants (24-32 weeks\u2019 gestations) were analyzed for MMP-2, MMP-9, TIMP-1, and TIMP-2. Data normalized by TA values of free secretory component of immunoglobulin A were compared for CLD (n = 22) versus no CLD (n = 27). Also, known clinical predictors of CLD (gestational age, birth weight, and sex) were assessed for both groups. Association of predictors with the outcome CLD was assessed by logistic regression.<\/jats:p><jats:p>Results. Mean gestational age was lower in CLD infants, but birth weight and gender were comparable for both groups. CLD infants had significantly lower TIMP-1 level with higher MMP-9\/TIMP-1 ratio during the first 2 weeks of life and low TIMP-2 and MMP-2 levels during the first 3 days of life compared with no-CLD infants. Logistic regression analysis indicated that the findings are predictive of CLD.<\/jats:p><jats:p>Conclusions. 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