InflammaDry & MMP-9 InflammaDry is a Quidell Ortho point-of-care diagnostic test used to detect elevated levels of matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) in tear fluid, which is a biomarker for ocular surface inflammation associated with dry eye disease (DED).


Why Gentaur advises to use MMP-9 as Inflammatory Biomarker?

The MMP-9 is an enzyme involved in the breakdown of extracellular matrix proteins and is upregulated in ocular inflammation. Early Detection – Elevated MMP-9 levels precede clinical signs of dry eye, making it a sensitive marker for diagnosing inflammatory dry eye disease (DED).

Correlation with Severity – Higher MMP-9 levels correlate with more severe symptoms and ocular surface damage, helping guide treatment decisions.