Figure 1

The ischemic hemisphere has increased MMP-9 (significant increase) and MMP-2 activity as compared to the contra-lateral non ischemic control hemisphere in non-treated animals. Sample sizes: n = 8 for both PBS and minocycline treated groups (p < 0.0001 for MMP-9 increase). Each band represents one different replicate sample. Molecular weights were determined with the use of pre-stained protein standards.