Table 2.
Summary of all parameters (stereological method, microscope objective, counting frame or sphere radius, and sampling grid) used for the stereological estimation of number or density of dopaminergic cells, microglial cells, T and B lymphocytes and capillaries
| Marker | Unit | Method | Microscope objective | Counting frame/radius | Sampling grid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TH | DA cells | Optical Fractionator | 40X | 150 × 120 μm | 350 × 350 μm |
| IBA1 | Microglial cells | Optical Fractionator | 40X | 100 × 100 μm | 250 × 250 μm |
| CD4 | T cells | Optical Fractionator | 40X | 200 × 200 μm | 250 × 250 μm |
| CD20 | B cells | Optical Fractionator | 40X | 200 × 200 μm | 250 × 250 μm |
| CD31 | Capillaries | Optical Fractionator | 20X | 200 × 200 μm | 1500 × 1500 μm |
| CD31 | Capillaries | Spaceballs | 20X | 20 μm | 350 × 350 μm |