Figure 1.

Boxplots of gene expression profiles of lung, liver and kidney samples. (A) Gene expression profile of each sample prior to the data normalization. (B) Gene expression of each sample following data normalization. The ordinate represents total gene expression value and the abscissa represents tissue samples of lungs, liver and kidneys from a murine model of MODS and healthy mice. The black line in the rectangular block represents the median gene expression. MODS, multiple organ dysfunction syndrome; MV+SA, murine model of MODS induced by exposure to a combination of mechanical ventilation and Staphylococcus aureus pneumonia.