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Dried blood spots measuring MMP-7 do not reliably indicate biliary atresia in newborns, suggesting further research is needed.
MMP-7 is elevated in BA patients' DBS at birth, but current performance characteristics are insufficient for reliable NBS. Larger studies and multiparametric approaches may be needed to improve screening feasibility.
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