a strong trendp = 0.08
However, when we evaluated MMP-9 and MMP-2 activity in EDL homogenate (EDL muscles have a similar fiber type composition to TA muscles) via gelatin zymography, we found a strong trend for IRI+BGP treatment to increase MMP-9 activity relative to VEH ( p = 0.08; Figure 4 J,N) whilst also significantly reducing MMP-2 activity compared to VEH and IRI treatments ( p < 0.05; Figure 4 K,N).