Fig. 3From: N-acetylcysteine as a novel methacrylate-based resin cement component: effect on cell apoptosis and genotoxicity in human gingival fibroblastsInduction of apoptosis and necrosis of HGFs treated with Premier® or Premier® + NAC. Cells were stained with annexin V- FITC/propidium iodide (PI) and analyzed by flow cytometry. a The percentages of viable cells (unstained), early apoptotic cells (Annexin), late apoptotic cells (Annexin + PI) and necrotic cells (PI) of one typical experiment are denoted in the quadrants of each density blot. b Bar graphs represent flow cytometry data. Data represent mean ± SD (n = 3); ∗ p < 0.05; ∗∗ p < 0.01; ∗∗∗ p < 0.001Back to article page