Figure 4
From: Expression of BMP4 in myocardium and vascular tissue of obese mice
The mRNA and protein expressions of inflammatory biomarkers and Smad1 in heart and aorta (n = 8 for each group). A) to C) The mRNA expressions of IL-1β IL-9 and Smad1 were remarkably increased in the myocardium and aorta of the experimental group than the control group (*P < 0.05). D) to G) The protein expressions of IL-1β, IL-9, Smad1 and p-Smad 1/5/8 were significantly higher in the myocardium (D, E) and aorta (F, G) of animals in the experimental group than those in the control group (*P < 0.05).