From: Non-viral eNOS gene delivery and transfection with stents for the treatment of restenosis
Samples | Digital Morphometry | Immunohistochemistry | ||
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 | Neointimal-to-Medial Ratio (n = 5) | Percent Brd-U Positive (n = 3) | Percent RAM-11 Positive (n = 3) | Percent Alpha-Actin Positive (n = 3) |
pVAX1 Empty Vector-Coated stent | 2.44 ± 0.37 | 18.79 ± 5.54 | 16.32 ± 4.98 | 7.01 ± 1.40 |
eNOS Plasmid LPP-Coated Stent | 1.68 ± 0.35* | 9.67 ± 3.26* | 16.32 ± 2.20 | 9.04 ± 5.48 |