Figure 5From: Activation and localization of matrix metalloproteinase-2 and -9 in the skeletal muscle of the muscular dystrophy dog (CXMDJ) Relative mRNA levels of MMPs, endogenous MMPs inhibitors, and RECK in muscle from normal and CXMD J dogs. The mRNA levels of MMP-2, MMP-9, MT1-MMP, TIMP-1, TIMP-2, and RECK were examined by semi-quantitative RT-PCR. The control dogs (open bar, n = 3), CXMDJ (closed bar, n = 3). Bar: mean ± SEM; *P < 0.01.Back to article page