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From: Protective effects of Shensuitongzhi formula on intervertebral disc degeneration via downregulation of NF-κB signaling pathway and inflammatory response

Fig. 4

Effect of SSTZF on the anabolic and catabolic metabolism of cartilage endplates after LSI surgery. A, B Expression levels of Col2 and Mmp13 genes in bone tissue of mouse lumbar spine; C, D immunohistochemical staining and quantification of Col2 in the cartilage endplates of the intervertebral discs of mice with 8W LSI surgery; E, F immunohistochemical staining and percentage of positive cells of Mmp13 in the cartilage endplates of the intervertebral discs of mice with 8W LSI surgery. Red arrows indicate positive cells. Data were presented as means ± S.D.*P < 0.05; **P < 0.01; ***P < 0.001; ns: no significant difference. n > 3 for each group

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Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research

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