Figure 3
From: Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor α (PPARα) down-regulation in cystic fibrosis lymphocytes
Human peripheral blood lymphocytes from CF patients (CF, n = 15; M(ale)/F(emale): 9/6) and healthy subjects (C, n = 11; M/F: 6/5) were subjected to RT-competitive multiplex PCR and densitometry in order to measure PPARα and PPARβ mRNA expression levels. Data are normalized to GAPDH expression levels. Values are represented as means ± standard error. PPARα expression levels were 37% lower in CF patients compared to control persons. ** Significantly different (p < 0.002).