The Role of Fibroblast Activation in Uterine Fibroid

"The followings markers will be estimated in tissue~1. FAP, a marker of fibroblast activation, using quantitative real time polymerase chain reaction qRTPCR (mRNA level) and ELISA (protein level).~2. Markers of autophagy including LC3 and p62 using qRTPCR (mRNA level) and by immunohistochemical analysis.~3. Phosphorylated protein kinase B (pAKT) level by ELISA (protein level).~4. Markers of oxidative stress (Malondialdehyde as lipid peroxide) by a colorimetric method.~5. Reduced glutathione, an antioxidant marker by a colorimetric method"