Table I.
Primer sequences used for reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction.
| Gene name | Forward primer sequence | Reverse primer sequence |
|---|---|---|
| α/β-MHC | CTTGTTGACCTGGGACTCGG | ACCTGTCCAAGTTCCGCAAG |
| GAPDH | GCCTTCTCCATGGTGGTGAA | GCACAGTCAAGGCCGAGAAT |
MHC, myosin heavy chain.