Research Article

The TvLEGU-1, a Legumain-Like Cysteine Proteinase, Plays a Key Role in Trichomonas vaginalis Cytoadherence

Table 2

Densitometric analysis of the three TvLEGU-1 protein spots observed in silver-stained gels and WB NC membranes from parasites grown in high and low iron concentrations.

Spot number Pixel intensity of silver stained spotsPixel intensity of WB spots
High ironaLow ironbHigh ironcLow irond

1292685.9583473.8793367.9429862.21
2637882.72416358.36296207.75245016.26
31781948.401171066.01842341.15794637.06

aDensitometry values of the spots detected in the silver stained gel in high iron condition (H) of Figure 2(A). bDensitometry values of the spots detected in the silver stained gel in low iron condition (L) of Figure 2(A). cDensitometry values of the spots detected in the WB NC membranes in high iron condition (H) of Figure 2(A). dDensitometry values of the spots detected in the WB NC membranes in low iron condition (L) of Figure 2(A).