In addition, we observed trends (0.05<p-value≤0.09) in increased levels of GDNF, interleukin (IL)-7, MMP-9, lipocalin-2, IL-4, sP-selectin, and myoglobin, and lower levels of CC5a, in children with TBM-related stroke compared to TBM without stroke. The gene discussed is MMP9; the disease is Stroke.