Neuroprotective Potential of Gentongping in Rat Model of Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy Targeting PPAR-γ Pathway

Figure 5

Effects of GTP on TNF-α expression in spinal cord tissues. (a, b) The detection of TNF-α level in spinal cord tissues was assayed by Western blot analysis. (c) Representative photomicrographs showing immunofluorescence staining of TNF-α (green), GFAP (red), and merging of the photographs (200x). (d, e) Statistical analysis of the TNF-α- and GFAP-positive staining areas. In the model group, the expression of TNF-α was obviously increased () and GFAP was decreased compared to the normal group (). In the GTP group, the expression of TNF-α was obviously decreased () and GFAP was increased compared with the model group (). The data are expressed as the mean ± SD, . and versus model group.

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