Table 1. Number of differentially expressed proteins compared to the model group.
Group | No. of protein spots identified by image 2D software (between 2 groups) | No. of protein spots identified by artificial comparative analysis (among 4 groups) | No. of proteins identified by MALDI-TOP MS/MS |
Normal | 59±12 | 23 | 22 |
Taichong | 70±15 | 23 | 22 |
Non-acupoint | 39±7 | 23 | 22 |