Phosphorylation status of matrix metalloproteinase 2 in myocardial ischaemia-reperfusion injury.

Objective: To investigate whether alterations in the phosphorylation status of matrix metalloproteinase 2 (MMP-2) in the heart may be protective in the setting of ischaemia-reperfusion (IR) injury.

Design: In-vitro heart function and biochemical research study.

Setting: University basic science laboratory.