Figure 4
From: The role of Galectin-3 in α-synuclein-induced microglial activation
Galectin-3 siRNA reduces microglial activation induced by α-synuclein aggregates. BV2 microglia activated by 20 μm of α-synuclein aggregates for 12 h show a robust iNOS down regulation by 80% when galectin-3 is knocked down by siRNA (B). Knock down efficiency of galectin-3 siRNA (A). The cytokines levels from BV2 cells treated medium was measured after 12 h incubation with α-synuclein aggregates and we found significant reduction in TNF-α and IL-10 (C). Western blot analysis showing iNOS and β-actin protein levels. t-test, One-Way ANOVA. *P < 0.05, **P < 0,01 n = 3, mean ± S.E.M.