Table 1.
Effects of CNTF and LIF on survival of rat neurons
A. Rat Oxt neurons
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N | ACC | PVN | SON | |
Control | 20 | 86±23 | 201±21 | 213±42 |
CNTF | 18 | 492±44* | 594±67* | 445±56* |
LIF | 18 | 526±41* | 518±47* | 462±58* |
B. Rat Avp neurons
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N | ACC | PVN | SON | |
Control | 20 | 11±3 | 365±34 | 58±12 |
CNTF | 18 | 84±22* | 402±36 | 211±37* |
LIF | 18 | 45±7 | 453±41 | 216±21* |
Data expressed as as means ± SEMs per nucleus per rat (N equals number of animals).
Abbreviations: ACC, accessory nuclei; PVN, paraventricular nuclei; SON, supraoptic nuclei
Statistically significant difference from control, p<0.05