Effects of Astragaloside IV on the SDF-1/CXCR4 Expression in Atherosclerosis of apoE<sup>−/−</sup> Mice Induced by Hyperlipaemia

<div>(a) The expression of SDF-1, CXCR4 mRNA. (b, c) The expression of SDF-1, CXCR4 protein. Note: C: control group; M: model group; A: AMD3100 group; Z: AsIV group. 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Figure 4: Effects of Astragaloside IV on the SDF-1/CXCR4 Expression in Atherosclerosis of apoE<sup>−/−</sup> Mice Induced by Hyperlipaemia 

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Effects of Astragaloside IV on the SDF-1/CXCR4 Expression in Atherosclerosis of apoE−/− Mice Induced by Hyperlipaemia

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Effects of Astragaloside IV on the SDF-1/CXCR4 Expression in Atherosclerosis of apoE^−/− Mice Induced by Hyperlipaemia