Figure 5From: MCMV induces neointima in IFN-γR-/- mice: Intimal cell apoptosis and persistent proliferation of myofibroblasts Investigation of the role of growth factors in the pathogenesis of MCMV induced neointima formation. A,C,E abdominal aortas collected from control uninfected IFN-γR-/- mice 2 months after whole body irradiation. B,D,F aortas collected from MCMV infected IFN-γR-/- mice 4 months after infection and 2 months after whole body irradiation.A&B staining specific for TGF-β1. C & D staining specific for PDGF-A. E & F staining specific for PDGF-B. Objective magnification x 40Back to article page