Catalpol Enhances Random-Pattern Skin Flap Survival by Activating SIRT1-Mediated Enhancement of Autophagy

Figure 2

CAT enhances angiogenesis in random skin flaps. (a, c) Immunohistochemical staining of proteins VEGF and Cadherin 5 in random skin flaps (200 magnification; scan bar, 25 μm). (b, d) Quantification of integral absorbance of VEGF and Cadherin 5 in IHC. (e) Western blotting result of MMP9, VEGF, and Cadherin 5 in the control and CAT group. (f–h) Quantification of MMP9, VEGF, and Cadherin 5 expressions in each group. Significance: and vs. the control group. Data were expressed as , .

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