Figure 3From: Regenerative defect in vastus lateralis muscle of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseWestern blot against Pax7 (A), MyoD (B), Myf5 (C), Myogenin (D), MRF4 (E) and Numb (F) total protein extract of the muscle biopsies obtained from the vastus lateralis . Results are reported as a percentage compared to controls subjects. When a is present: statistically significant difference from control. When b is present b: statistically significant difference from COPD > 70 cm2 (ANOVA; p < 0.05).Back to article page