Fig. 5. Gene expression of the intrinsic and extrinsic pathway of apoptosis were determined by qPCR. In addition, the NF-κB-p65 protein content was also analyzed by Western blot. Data is presented as means ± standard deviation; n=6 (qPCR) and n=4 (Western blot); C = control; V = VIB; * = p<0.05.