Table 1 Sequences, annealing temperature and size for the gene-specific primers
| Genes | Primers | Annealing temp. | Size bp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syndecan 3 |
5'-ACC CCA ACT CCA GAG ACC TT-3' 5'-TTA CTC CAC CAT CGA CAC CC-3' | 60°C | 159 bp |
| Connexin 43 (Cx 43) |
5'-GGC GTT AAG GAT CGG GTT AA-3' 5'-CGA CGA CCT GTA CTT AAT GTC GGT-3' | 60°C | 363 bp |
| 28S |
5'-TGCAGATCTTGGTGGTAGTAGC-3' 3'-AGAGCCAATCCTTATCCCGAAGTT-5' | 58°C | 552 bp |