Table 5.
Relative mRNA expression of AQP1, AQP3, AQP8 and AQP9 in foetal membrane at 13.5 GD and 16.5 GD (mean ± SD)
| Parameters | Cases | AQP1 | AQP3 | AQP8 | AQP9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13.5 GD | |||||
| AQP1+/+ | 41 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| AQP1−/− | 37 | 0.0416 ± 0.00113* | 1.35 ± 0.0128 | 2.68 ± 0.232* | 0.212 ± 0.0932* |
| 16.5 GD | |||||
| AQP1+/+ | 42 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| AQP1−/− | 40 | 0.0123 ± 0.00137* | 0.0814 ± 0.125 | 1.92 ± 0.293* | 0.302 ± 0.0142* |
Data were analysed by ANOVA. *P < 0.05 versus wild type (AQP1+/+group)
SD, standard deviation; ANOVA, analysis of variance