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From: PKC translocation and ERK1/2 activation in compensated right ventricular hypertrophy secondary to chronic emphysema.

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A. Gross cross sections of hearts from hamsters with emphysema and age matched controls. Hamsters with emphysema demonstrate a range of RV free wall thickness and chamber dilation, however all are larger than controls. Reference scale on bottom of picture is in mm. B. Histological sections of hearts were stained with Masson's Trichrome to visualize collagen content. No significant evidence of fibrosis were seen in Emp hamsters compared to Con. C. Right ventricle:tibia length is greater in Emp animals compared to Con. D. Myocytes cross sectional area was greater in right ventricles from Emp animals compared to Con. Data collected from individual myocytes (524 control, 555 Emp) collected from 7 Con and 5 Emp hamsters. Con, control; Emp, emphysema.

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