Table 4.
TGF-β1 mRNA expression in lung tissues
| Groups | ΔCT | ΔΔCT | 2-ΔΔCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| NS Group | 5.30 ± 0.18 | 0 ± 0.12 | 1.00 ± 0.08 |
| AS Group | 2.71 ± 0.13* | -2.59 ± 0.08* | 6.02 ± 0.25* |
| AS + SCMC Group | 3.35 ± 0.08*,# | -1.95 ± 0.10*,# | 4.23 ± 1.05*,# |
| AS + DEX Group | 4.07 ± 0.14*,#,Δ | -1.23 ± 0.06*,#,Δ | 2.36 ± 0.10*,#,Δ |
| F value | 516.138 | 1198.305 | 129.179 |
Note: Data were presented as mean ± SD.
*
p < 0.01 vs the NS group;
#
p < 0.01 vs the AS group;
Δ
p < 0.01 vs the AS + SCMC group.
NS, normal saline; AS, asthma; SCMC, carbocistein; DEX, dexamethasone.