Table 1.

Primer sequences for amplification of the genes encoding β-actin and vimentin

Primer name	Primer sequence 5′ to 3′
β-actin-F	AGCACTGTGTTGGCGTACAG
β-actin-R	GGACTTCGAGCAAGAGATGG
VIM-F	AGTCCACTGAGTACCGGAGAC
VIM-R	CATTTCACGCATCTGGCGTTC

Abbreviation: VIM, vimentin.