Figure 3
From: The efficacy of Link N as a mediator of repair in a rabbit model of intervertebral disc degeneration
Changes in MMP-3, ADAMTS-4, and ADAMTS-5 gene expression. Changes in MMP-3, ADAMTS-4, and ADAMTS-5 gene expression of the annulus fibrosus (AF) and nucleus pulposus (NP) 2 weeks after Link N or saline injections. Gene expression was measured by RT-PCR. GAPDH was used as a housekeeping gene and served to normalize the results. Values represent the mean ± standard deviation of Link N-injected discs normalized to saline-treated discs (*P < 0.001).