Figure 2
From: Involvement of adiponectin in early stage of colorectal carcinogenesis
Adiponectin mRNA and protein levels in cell lines and tissues. (a) Adiponectin mRNA expression was not detected by RT-PCR in tissues, except for adipose tissue of controls. (b) Adiponectin mRNA expression was not detected by RT-PCR in CRC cell lines, except for the adipose tissue of controls. (c) Adiponectin protein was detected by Western blotting in CRC and normal colon tissues, but not in cell lines. N, normal colon tissue; C, colorectal cancer; is, carcinoma in situ; ad, advanced adenoma.