Figure 6.

ROR-γt and Foxp3 expression, the two nuclear transcription factors in Th17 and treg cells of rat lung tissues can be regulated by BFD treatment. Changes in the relative mRNA expression of ROR-γt (a), foxp3 (b), relative protein expression of foxp3 (c), and ROR-γt (d) in lung tissue homogenates of COPD rats with qi deficiency syndrome. (e) Western blot results of ROR-γt, foxp3 and GAPDH. Mean ± SD are shown (n = 3 rats per group). ^∗P < 0.05, ^∗∗P < 0.01vs control; ^#P < 0.05, ^##P < 0.01vs model.