Figure 2: ST+EI inhibits myocardial apoptosis after CPB. | Scientific Reports

Figure 2: ST+EI inhibits myocardial apoptosis after CPB.

From: Adding Emulsified Isoflurane to Cardioplegia Solution Produces Cardiac Protection in a Dog Cardiopulmonary Bypass Model

Figure 2

(A) ST+EI significantly activates anti-apoptotic signaling, reflected as the increased expression of Bcl-2. Compared with ST alone, ST+EL also increases the expression level of Bcl-2. (B) ST+EI significantly inhibits pro-apoptotic signaling, reflected as the decreased expression of Bax. (C) With activation of anti-apoptotic signaling and inhibition of pro-apoptotic signaling, ST+EI significantly suppresses myocardial apoptosis. EI = Emulsified Isoflurane; EL = Emulsified Intralipid; ST = St. Thomas cardioplegia solution. Unlablled horizontal bar indicates p > 0.05 Data are presented as mean plus SD (n = 6).

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