Figure 6From: Ovarian matrix metalloproteinases are differentially regulated during the estrous cycle but not during short photoperiod induced regression in Siberian hamsters (Phodopus sungorus)Extent of immunostaining for MMPs and TIMPs during gonadal regression. Bar graphs represent mean ± SEM immunostaining index levels (scores of 0-4) for (A) MMP-2, (B) MMP-9, (C) MMP-14, (D) TIMP-1, and (E) TIMP-2. Index indicates overall extent of dark red stained cells across the ovarian cross section in the different stages of estrous in Siberian hamsters. No differences were noted (p > 0.05).Back to article page