[Retracted] Ameliorative Impact of Liraglutide on Chronic Intermittent Hypoxia-Induced Atrial Remodeling

Figure 4

The effect of Lir on CIH-induced atrial fibrosis. (a–c) Representative images of HE, Masson, and Sirius red staining of atrial tissue in four groups. Interstitial fibrosis in the atrial tissue increased in the CIH group compared to the control group and reduced significantly in the CIH+Lir group. (d, e) Quantification of fibrotic area of Masson and Sirius red staining in four groups (). (f, g) Western blot analysis of the expression of collagen I, collagen III, and ɑ-SMA in the atrial. The expression of these proteins is increased in the CIH group compared to the control group and reduced in the CIH+Lir group (). Data are , .

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