Methylation level (mean ±SD) at the promoter of HOXD4 gene in paired vascular tissues from twenty one patients with atherosclerosis.

CAP indicates right coronary arteries in the area of advanced atherosclerotic plaques; IMA, internal mammary arteries; GSV, great saphenous veins.Methylation level (mean ±SD) at the promoter of HOXD4 gene in paired vascular tissues from twenty one patients with atherosclerosis.

CAP指晚期动脉粥样硬化斑块区域内的右冠状动脉（right coronary arteries）；IMA（internal mammary arteries，乳内动脉）；GSV（great saphenous veins，大隐静脉）。21例动脉粥样硬化患者配对血管组织中HOXD4基因启动子区域的甲基化水平（均值±标准差，mean ±SD）。