Fig. 6

Changes of ∆Ψm in pMACs (cultured-alone, co-cultured with TCs) were evaluated by flow cytometry analysis of JC-1 and Rhodamine fluorescence, respectively, under three conditions (DMEM/F12 for control conditions, UV irradiation and DXM for positive control). Results showed that the depletion of ∆Ψm in pMACs can be reduced by TCs, further prevent their apoptosis. Error bars = SD. The mean and SD were calculated from three independent experiments. a For JC-1, value of ∆Ψm was represented as the green/red fluorescence ratio by flow cytometry. b For both groups of pMACs, higher values of ∆Ψm were detected in cultured-alone pMACs compared with that of co-cultured pMACs, in all of three conditions (all *P < 0.05 versus cultured-alone pMACs). c For Rhodamine, value of ∆Ψm was represented as Rhodamine fluorescence intensity by flow cytometry. d For both groups of pMACs, higher values of ∆Ψm were detected in the co-cultured pMACs compared with that of cultured-alone pMACs, in all of three conditions (all *P < 0.05 versus cultured-alone pMACs)