Figure 3

Modulation of BAMBI/TGF-β1 expression by HBx or ctHBx. (a) HepG2 and ALX cells were transiently transfected with BAMBI or TGF-β1 reporter constructs along with the HBx or ctHBx expression plasmid. Values represent the mean±s.d. from three independent experiments (*P<0.05, **P<0.01). (b) ALX cells were transiently transfected with wild-type or mutant TGFβ1 reporter constructs (0.5 μg) along with the mock (LacZ) or BAMBI expression plasmid.