Figure 6

Quantification of mRNAs encoding growth factors (TGF-β1, CTGF, PDGF-C) and collagen (Col1A2). The mRNA levels for each growth factor or collagen was measured by Taqman quantitative real-time RT-PCR. Data were analyzed by One-way ANOVA followed by Tukey's test. Comparisons were V₂O₅ versus Control or V₂O₅ versus other treatments as indicated. *P < 0.05, **P < 0.01, ***P < 0.001.