an increasing trendP<0.05
The protein expression levels of the pyroptosis-related molecules NLRP3, pro-caspase-1, GSDMD-N, and IL-1β in Ang II group showed an increasing trend compared with those in control group (P<0.05); however, these expression levels in Ang II + MCC950 and Ang II + rTFPI groups were significantly lower than those in Ang II group (P<0.05).