Abbreviations

cDNA

complementary deoxyribonucleic acid

ECM

extracellular matrix

EDL

extensor digitorum longus muscle

GM

gastrocnemius muscle

Hyp

hydroxyproline

IIINTP

aminoterminal telopeptide of type III collagen

kDa

kilodalton

MMP

matrix metalloproteinase

mRNA

messenger ribonucleic acid

PINP

aminoterminal propeptide of type I collagen

PIIINP

aminoterminal propeptide of type III collagen

proMMP

latent proenzyme form of MMP

P4-H

prolyl 4-hydroxylase

RIA

radioimmunoassay

RNA

ribonucleic acid

rRNA

ribosomal ribonucleic acid

SD

standard deviation

SOL

soleus muscle

TA

tibialis anterior muscle

TIMP

tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases

7-S

N-terminal domain of type IV collagen molecule