highly significantp <0.01
The expression levels of both MMP-2 and MMP-9 were significantly lower in the L-THP treated rats compared to the control rats ( p <0.01, Figure 3B ); however, compared to sham-operated rats, the MMP-2 levels were not significant ( p <0.12, Figure 3B ) but differences in levels of MMP-9 were highly significant ( p <0.01, Figure 3B ).