Loading and saving Matlab .mat files

> Good evening all,
>
> Is there any class dealing with Matlab files??? I'm porting a python
> simulation program that reads and writes from/to .mat files (using
> scipy loadmat and savemat) and such class would be extremely interesting.
>
> Best regards,
>
>
> Casimiro Barreto
>
>
> PS: didn't post success case because I'm awaiting clearance
> (authorization) to do so. Private projects suck... but pay the bills :D
>
>