Fig. 4
From: Circulating bone morphogenetic protein 8A is a novel biomarker to predict advanced liver fibrosis
Circulating BMP8A levels are increased in BDL mice. A Serum levels of BMP8A determined by ELISA. Data are expressed as pg/ml and presented as mean ± SEM. B and C Correlation of matched serum BMP8A levels with hepatic Bmp8a mRNA expression and fibrosis stage, respectively. Experimental conditions: mice with either BDL or sham operation and sacrificed 28 days after operation (N = 7 animals per group). BDL, bile duct ligation. **p < 0.01, BDL vs. Sham