Figure 4From: Downregulation of both gene expression and activity of Hsp27 improved maturation of mouse oocyte in vitroEffect of Hsp27 downregulation in GV oocytes on the expression of some key apoptotic proteins and oocyte-derived growth factors. (A) Real time RT-PCR analysis in mouse oocytes after microinjecting Hsp27 antibody. Oocytes were cultured for 18-24 h. (B) Real time RT-PCR analysis in oocytes after infection with Ad-shHsp27. (C-F) Western blot analysis of key apoptotic factors in oocytes after infection with Ad-shHsp27. Measurements were plotted as the mean of at least three biological replicates ± SD. Changes are labeled as significant (*) if P < 0.05.Back to article page