28 June 2021>: Clinical Research
Transforming Growth Factor Beta 1 and p44/42 Expression in Cardinal Ligament Tissues of Patients with Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Ying Zhao ABCE , Zhijun Xia ADF* , Te Lin BCF , Meiying Qin BCDOI: 10.12659/MSM.930433
Med Sci Monit 2021; 27:e930433
Figure 6 Immunohistochemical staining for MMP9, TIMP1, and caspase 3 in the cardinal ligament. (A–F) Representative images showing that compared with the control group, the expression of MMP9 and caspase 3 was significantly higher and that of TIMP1 was significantly lower in the POP group. Quantitative analysis (G–I). * P<0.05. Magnification: 200× (A1–F1) and 400× (A2–F2). POP – pelvic organ prolapse; TGF-β1 – transforming growth factor beta 1.