Fig. 3.

A.reticulata leaf extract augments MMP-2 & MMP-9 expression.

Fig. 3A displays the expression of MMP-2 and MMP-9 by human dermal fibroblast, utilizing Gelatin Zymography. The band intensity of MMP-2 and MMP-9 was quantified using Image J Software and the relative increase in the expression of these two enzymes was plotted against time in Fig. 3B. Fig. 3C, 3D, 3E, 3F unveil the similar events in skin fibroblast cells (GM00637) and keratinocytes (HACAT) respectively. The results are expressed as mean ± S.D. of three independent experiments; * (P < 0.05), ** (P < 0.01) and *** (P < 0.001) in comparison to control (without extract). CTL- Control.