MMPs play pathogenic role in RA-ILD. Multicenter VA study of 2,312 RA pts, 96 had prevalent ILD & Incident ILD developed in 130 (IR 7.5/1,000PY). High MMP-7 increased ILD (adj OR 3.78) & incident ILD (adj HR 2.33). Higher MMP-9 did same https://t.co/W8IuDJCH8e https://t.co/UdiyyUt7jJ