Expression of tumor necrosis factor-alpha converting enzyme in liver regeneration after partial hepatectomy

Figure 5 TACE protein level in rat liver and spleen following partial hepatectomy. Rat liver and spleen tissue samples taken at various time points were processed and subjected to Western blot analysis using anti-TACE antibodies. The hela cells were lysed and the proteins were loaded as a positive control. Expression of TACE in liver and spleen after hepatectomy is a time-dependent alteration, reaching a maximal level between 24 and 48 h.