Research Article

Cardioprotective Effects of Voluntary Exercise in a Rat Model: Role of Matrix Metalloproteinase-2

Figure 1

Serum matrix metalloproteinase-2 activity (64 kDa and 72 kDa MMP-2, expressed as intensity mm2) in control (■) and exercising (□) rats. Data are means ± SEM, -13. Statistical significance: as compared with the control group. (a) Serum 64 kDa matrix metalloproteinase-2 activity (64 kDa MMP-2, expressed as intensity mm2) in control (■) and exercising (□) rats. (b) Serum 72 kDa matrix metalloproteinase-2 activity (72 kDa MMP-2, expressed as intensity mm2) in control (■) and exercising (□) rats. The representative image presents a zymographic picture.