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From: Coordinated elevation of membrane type 1-matrix metalloproteinase and matrix metalloproteinase-2 expression in rat uterus during postpartum involution

Figure 2

Expression levels of MT1-MMP, MMP-2, TIMP-1 and TIMP-2 mRNAs in rat uterus. (a) Representative Northern blot showing expression of indicated mRNA in uterine tissue harvested at indicated times. (b) Densitometric analysis of Northern blots showing relative mRNA expression levels of MMP-2, MT1-MMP, TIMP-1 and TIMP-2. Bars represent mean ± SEM (n = 5); a, P < 0.01 vs 18 h, 36 h and 5 days after parturition; b, P < 0.05 vs 5 days after parturition; c, P < 0.01 vs 5 days after parturition, d, P < 0.01 vs 18 h after parturition; e, P < 0.05 vs 36 h and 5 days after parturition; f, P < 0.05 vs 18 h and 36 h after parturition; g, P < 0.01 vs 5 days after parturition; h, P < 0.05 vs 18 h and 36 h after parturition. (20 days pregnant, 20D; 18 h after parturition, 18H; 36 h after parturition, 36H; and 5 days after parturition, 36 D)

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