Figure 4
From: Lipid metabolism and inflammation modulated by Vitamin D in liver of diabetic rats
Effects of 1,25 (OH) 2D3 on the expression of hepatic NF-κ B and the related genes. The mRNA expression of hepatic NF-κ B and related genes were assessed. The relative mRNA levels were determined by quantitative RT-PCR and normalized to β-actin. Each gene expression was determined by the 2-ΔΔCt method. (A) The mRNA level of hepatic NF-κ B. (B) The mRNA level of MCP-1, (C) The mRNA level of hepatic ICAM-1, (D) The mRNA level of hepatic TGF-β1. Data are expressed as mean ± SD of each group (n = 15 per group). NC, normal control group; DM, diabetic group; VD, vitamin D treatment group. *P < 0 .05 vs. NC; #P < 0 .05 vs. DM.