Figure 1.

Systemic MMP2/9 inhibition delays parturition in mice. Pregnant female mice were injected daily with SB-3CT or vehicle control on days 14–18 of pregnancy, and delivery times in days were recorded. Mice treated with the inhibitor (n = 14) gave birth an average of 0.5 days later than vehicle-treated controls (n = 13, *P < 0.05). Scatter dot plot shows mean +/– standard deviation.