Table 3 Changes in MMP-2 activity following exercise-induced muscle damage.

From: Multiple Cold-Water Immersions Attenuate Muscle Damage but not Alter Systemic Inflammation and Muscle Function Recovery: A Parallel Randomized Controlled Trial

Peak area

Group

Time

Pre

24 h

48 h

72 h

168 h

Active MMP-2 (p.d.u.)

Control

19,449 ± 4,767

21,774 ± 5,021

17,614 ± 8,067

19,963 ± 3,809

22,188 ± 4,733

CWI

16,753 ± 9,275

21,988 ± 8,257

19,511 ± 8,431

19,420 ± 5,392

17,340 ± 5,877

  1. Data are expressed as mean ± SD. The differences within and between groups were analyzed using the two-way mixed-model ANOVA. MMP-2: matrix metalloproteinase-2; p.d.u.: procedure defined unit; CWI: cold-water immersion. No difference was observed in the MMP-2 activity between groups (p > 0.05).
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