Epigallocatechin Gallate Relieved PM2.5-Induced Lung Fibrosis by Inhibiting Oxidative Damage and Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition through AKT/mTOR Pathway

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EG alleviated fibrosis and EMT in PM2.5-induced lung tissues. (a–b) Masson staining of lung tissues in the indicated groups and the quantification of fibrosis (). Original magnification ×200. (c–e) Comparison of mRNA levels of fibrosis markers including collagen I, collagen III, and CTGF in lung tissues (). (f–h) Comparison of mRNA levels of EMT markers including E-Cadherin, α-SMA, and Snail in lung tissues (). vs. Ctrl group, vs. PM2.5 group.

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