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Results of fertility studies in mice infected in the vagina with Chlamydia trachomatis
| Mice | No. of mice with uni- or bi-lateral infertility/ total no. of mice (%) | No. of mice with hydrosalpinx/ total no. of mice (%) | Mean 1 no. of embryos in both uterine horns/mouse |
|---|---|---|---|
| MMP-7 WT | 15/23 (65·2) | 9/23 (39·1) | 3·5 ± 0·8 |
| MMP KO | 14/23 (60·9) | 5/23 (21·7) | 3·3 ± 0·6 |
KO, knockout; MMP, matrix metalloproteinase; WT, wild type.
Mean ± 1 standard error.
