Fig. 8

Analysis of total MMP activity in lung tissue of lean and obese animals after BTT. The total MMP activity was measured in the presence of naturally occurring inhibitors in lung tissue from control animals as well as 1 h, 6 h, 24 h, 72 h and 192 h post trauma. Statistical significance was determined using two-way ANOVA followed by an uncorrected Fisher’s LSD test (α = 0.05). * indicates p < 0.05, ** indicates p < 0.01, *** indicates p < 0.001, **** indicates p < 0.0001. Indicators of significance directly above the bars of the diagram indicate a statistical difference to the control, while stars above the connector line show differences between the two diets at that specific time point