Overexpression of CRHR1 or CRHR2 further enhances VEGF-A production.
A, expression levels of CRH and Ucn 1–3 were determined by qPCR. The complementary DNA from human smooth muscle cells was used as a calibrator. B, expression levels of CRHR1 and CRHR2 in NCM460 cells overexpressing CRHR1 or CRHR2 was determined by qPCR. The complementary DNA from NCM460 cells overexpressing empty vector (EV) was used as a calibrator. C, VEGF-A mRNA expression level was determined by qPCR. D and E, ELISA was performed to VEGF-A levels in NCM460 cells overexpressing CRHR1 or CRHR2. Data are mean ± S.D. *, p < 0.05 versus vehicle.