RNA was isolated from muscle tissues or from cultured cells with TriPure reagent (Sigma-Aldrich). RT-qPCR primers for mouse cyclophilin, NLRP3 and ASC were used as previously reported (3 (link)). New mouse primer sequences were transforming growth factor beta (TGFβ) (Table S2). RT-qPCR primers for human TATA box-binding protein (TBP), TNFα, and IL-1β, were also similar to those previously reported (22 (link)). New human primer sequences were IL-18 (Table S2). Threshold cycles (Ct) were measured in duplicate.
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