A-C) Levels of mural cell markers in microvessel extracts from NonTg and
3xTg-AD mice aged 12 and 18 months were determined by Western immunoblotting.
Representative photo examples illustrate consecutive bands, with cyclophilin B
being shown as loading control. Uncropped gels of all immunoblot assays are
shown in Figure S3.
CD13 levels are decreased in old 3xTg-AD mice compared to age-matched NonTg
mice. No difference was noted for α-SMA and PDGFRβ. Statistical
analysis: two-way analysis of variance. Data are represented as bar graphs
indicating mean ± S.E.M. Sample size for each group is indicated in the
graph bars. Abbreviations: 3x-3xTg-AD, triple transgenic mice; α-SMA,
smooth muscle alpha actin; CD13, aminopeptidase N; CypB,cyclophilin B; NT-NonTg,
nontransgenic mice; O.D., optical density; PDGFRβ, platelet-derived
growth factor receptor β.