Research Article

Role of TGF-β1/Smad3 Signaling Pathway in Secretion of Type I and III Collagen by Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells of Rats Undergoing Balloon Injury

Table 2

Vascular lumen area and intima area in different groups.

Lumen area (mm2)Intima area (mm2)
1 w2 w3 m1 w2 w3 m

Blank control0.39 ± 0.050.31 ± 0.030.14 ± 0.050.07 ± 0.010.12 ± 0.040.39 ± 0.03
Negative control0.40 ± 0.070.33 ± 0.030.17 ± 0.020.08 ± 0.020.13 ± 0.020.42 ± 0.01
Antisense Smad30.40 ± 0.080.40 ± 0.060.21 ± 0.030.06 ± 0.020.07 ± 0.010.17 ± 0.04

Note: 𝑃 < 0 . 0 5 and 𝑃 < 0 . 0 1 versus negative control.