The Neuroprotective Effects of Muscle-Derived Stem Cells via Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor in Spinal Cord Injury Model

Figure 3

Effects of MDSC on expression of apoptosis-related factors. (a) Total RNA extracted from the cells was used for detecting the mRNA level of Bcl2 and Bax and (b) Bcl2/Bax ratio. (c) Total protein was used to observe the expression of Nrf2, LC3, and β-catenin and (d) the relative density. (e) The mRNA expression of antioxidants . (f) BDNF in culture media (Day 6) was measured with ELISA kit (). Data was shown as mean ± SEM, versus NC group, and versus NT group.

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