Fig. 3
From: Expression patterns of mechanosensitive ion channel PIEZOs in irreversible pulpitis
The mRNA expression levels of inflammatory markers IL1B, TNFA, and IL6 and the correlations between PIEZOs and these inflammatory markers. A-C The mRNA expression levels of IL1B, TNFA, and IL6 in normal pulp tissues (n = 21) and inflamed pulp tissues (n = 15) were presented, respectively. D The correlation of the mRNA expression levels between PIEZO1 and IL1B, as well as PIEZO2 and IL1B, was assessed using Spearman’s correlation analysis. E The Correlation of the mRNA expression levels between PIEZO1 and TNFA, as well as PIEZO2 and TNFA, was assessed using Spearman’s correlation analysis. F The Correlation of the mRNA expression levels between PIEZO1 and IL6, as well as PIEZO2 and IL6, was assessed using Spearman’s correlation analysis. * represents P < 0.05; ** represents P < 0.01; *** represents P < 0.001