Table 1.
Number of rats used in the experimental paradigms
| Groups | T4-Transection | Non-Transection (Sham) |
|---|---|---|
| Anterograde tract tracing | ||
| Acute BDA injection (n = 22) | 11 | 11 |
| Delayed BDA injection (n = 16) | 8 | 8 |
| FB retrograde tract tracing (n = 12) | 6 | 6 |
| CTb retrograde tract tracing (n = 12) | 6 | 6 |
| c-Fos expression (n = 16) | 7 | 9 |