Fig. 5.
Semi-quantitative immunohistochemical and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay analysis of Ang II and Ang-(1–7). Based on optical density and immunosorbent assays, the levels of Ang II were significantly decreased while the levels of Ang-(1-7) were significantly increased in Ad-ACE2. *p < 0.05 versus sham; # p < 0.05 versus sham; ♂ p < 0.001 versus AF-control and Ad-EGFP (n = 7)