Table 3 quantitative mRNA detection (qRT-PCR) of IL-1, IL-6, iNOS and cox-2 using the TaqMan system. Negative values most likely represent technical difficulties in isolating mRNA of the tissue.
Expression | GAPDH | IL-1 | IL-6 | iNOS | PGE2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Stable 2 months | 32.5 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 0 |
Cement mantle defect 2 months | 27 | 0 | 40 | 32 | 35 |
Stable 8.5 months | 33 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
Cement mantle defect 8.5 months | 29 | 33 | 35 | 35 | 0 |