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Detection of apoptotic cell death by TUNEL staining in the Sham, Control, and H2 groups at the end of 24 h of reperfusion. Relative to the Control group, H2 significantly reduced the number of TUNEL-positive cells (blue staining). Values are mean ± SEM; P < 0.01 compared to Control group, n = 6 for each group.
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