TABLE 3.
cFLI of PVN-Par and PVN-Mag neuronal cell bodies and its percentage (expressed as percent CRH/cFLI), which is doubly labeled for CRH after i3cv administration of drugs
| Treatment | PVN-Par | PVN-Mag | % CRH/cFLI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saline (n = 5) | 22.4 ± 3.7 | 7.4 ± 0.7 | 5.4 ± 0.5 |
| Leptin (3.0 μg, n = 5) | 113.4 ± 26.0a | 15.0 ± 2.9 | 69.6 ± 5.9c |
| MTII (0.05 μg, n = 6) | 126.8 ± 22.5c | 51.0 ± 10.1c,d | 76.0 ± 3.5c,d |
| MTII (0.5 μg, n = 6) | 181.0 ± 34.5b | 58.5 ± 13.6c,d | 76.8 ± 11.8c,d |
Values are means ± sem expressed in grams.
a
P < 0.05;
b
P < 0.01;
c
P < 0.001 relative to saline treatment.
d
P < 0.05 relative to leptin treatment.