Research Article
Shexiang Baoxin Pill Alleviates the Atherosclerotic Lesions in Mice via Improving Inflammation Response and Inhibiting Lipid Accumulation in the Arterial Wall
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The inhibitory roles of SBP in vascular inflammation. (a) The expression of inflammatory proteins was quantified by western blot. (b) The mRNA expression of VCAM-1, ICAM-1, IL-6, and IL-2 was measured by qRT-PCR. (c) The content of macrophages in the lesion area of aortic sinus was investigated by immunohistochemical analysis for CD68 which was a hallmark of macrophages. (d-f) Signal molecules involved in the inflammation-related pathways were detected with western blot. The results were presented as the , , vs. the NS group.
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