Fig. 7.

Puerarin attenuates Ang II-induced dissipation of the mitochondrial membrane potential (ΔΨm) in cardiomyocytes. a Representative confocal images of JC-1 staining. Scale bar = 50 μm. b Quantitative analysis of JC-1 fluorescence in treated cardiomyocytes. Red fluorescence represents the mitochondrial aggregate form of JC-1, indicating an intact ΔΨm. Green fluorescence represents the monomeric form of JC-1, indicating dissipation of the ΔΨm. Data are presented as the mean ± SD. Statistical significance was determined using one-way ANOVA coupled with Tukey’s multiple comparison post hoc test. ^*P < 0.05 vs. Con group; ^#P < 0.05 vs. Ang II group, n = 10–12 cells per group