Protective Effect of Astaxanthin on Liver Fibrosis through Modulation of TGF-1 Expression and Autophagy
Figure 6
Effect of astaxanthin on the formation of autophagosome. As shown in picture, the amount of autophagosome obviously increased compared to control group. After astaxanthin (40 mg/kg and 80 mg/kg) treated, the amount of autophagosome significantly decreased, and the ultrastructure of cells exhibited more integrated (autophagosome was indicated with “”) (original magnification: and ).
