Apocynum Leaf Extract Suppresses the Progress of Atherosclerosis in Rats via the FKN/SYK/p38 Signal Pathway

Figure 4

Real-time and western blot results of ICAM-1, VCAM-1, and E-selectin in the aortic wall. (a) ICAM-1 mRNA expression; (b) VCAM-1 mRNA expression; (c) E-selectin mRNA expression; (d) ICAM-1 protein expression; (e) VCAM-1 protein expression; (f) E-selectin protein expression. CON: control group; MOD: model group; SIM: simvastatin group; low AVF, medium AVF, and high AVF: Apocynum leaf flavonoids’ low-, medium-, and high-dose treated group. , , and as compared with the CON group; , , and as compared with the MOD group; , , and as compared with the SIM group.

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