Fig. 11

The expression of carnosine synthase (CARNS) and TAUT is decreased in the gastrocnemius muscle of heart failure model mice. Gastrocnemius muscle collected after 14 weeks of sham and transverse aortic constriction surgeries was analyzed by Western blotting for (A) CARNS, (B) taurine transporter (TAUT) and (C) peptide transporter (PEPT2). (D) Bar graph shows the band intensity normalized to amido-black. Data are presented as mean ± SEM; n = 5 samples in each group; *p < 0.05 vs sham