Research Article

Effect of Da-Cheng-Qi Decoction on the Repair of the Injured Enteric Nerve-Interstitial Cells of Cajal-Smooth Muscle Cells Network in Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome

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Cx43 between ICC and SMC using transmission electron microscopy. (a) Control group shows gap junction (↑) between ICC and SMC. Mitochondria (♂) (ruler: 200 nm); (b) MODS group shows no gap junction between ICC and SMC. Many swelling and damaged mitochondria (♂) in cell (ruler: 1 μm); (c)DCQD group shows gap junction (↑) with intact structure between ICC and SMC. Many mitochondria (♂), and though some were swelling, there were no ruptured mitochondria (ruler: 500 nm).
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