Effects of PMQ on adiponectin mRNA and protein expression in 3T3-L1 adipocytes. A. RT-PCR images and semi-quantatative values of adiponectin mRNA level in 3T3-L1 adipocytes treated with PMQ (3 μM) for 0, 3, 6, 12, 24, 48 hours. B. Western blot images and semi-quantatative values of adiponectin protein level in 3T3-L1 adipocytes. C. RT-PCR images and semi-quantatative values of adiponectin mRNA level in 3T3-L1 adipocytes treated with different concentrations of PMQ or vehicle for 24 hours. D. Western blot images and semi-quantatative value of adiponectin protein level in 3T3-L1 adipocytes.