Figure 5
From: Role of HCV Core gene of genotype 1a and 3a and host gene Cox-2 in HCV-induced pathogenesis
Combined effect of Cox-2 and HCV 3a Core siRNAs on Cox-2, iNOS, VEGF and p-Akt gene expression. (A) Huh-7 cells were transfected with HCV 3a Core expression vector (C) or mock-treated (M) along with or without siRNAs (Csi27 and COXsi) alone or in combination (Csi27+COXsi) for 48 hrs. Total RNA was quantified by Real-Time PCR and is shown as fold induction for Cox-2, iNOS and VEGF genes using their gene specific primers. (B) Western blot analysis of Huh-7 cells treated with and without Core, Cox-2 and combined siRNA was carried out using specific antibodies. Three independent experiments with triplicate determinations were performed. Error bars indicate mean S.D, * p < 0.01 verses serum 1a.