Table 1.
Total Cell Counts and Percentages of Total Cell Numbers for α-SMA (Myofibroblast Marker), Mast Cell Markers (Chymase or Tryptase), and Neuropeptides (CRGP or Substance P) in the 4-Week Rabbit Group
| Total Cells | % SMA | % Chymase | % CGRP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contracture | 446 ± 73 | 46 ± 5 | 41 ± 3 | 43 ± 4 |
| Control | 398 ± 70 | 10 ± 1 | 9 ± 1 | 9 ± 1 |
| p = 0.33 | p < 0.0001 | p < 0.0001 | p < 0.0001 | |
| Total Cells | % SMA | % Chymase | % SP | |
| Contracture | 429 ± 66 | 48 ± 2 | 47 ± 3 | 47 ± 2 |
| Control | 378 ± 47 | 10 ± 1 | 10 ± 1 | 10 ± 1 |
| p = 0.24 | p < 0.0001 | p < 0.0001 | p < 0.0001 | |
| Total Cells | % SMA | % Tryptase | % SP | |
| Contracture | 372 ± 48 | 48 ± 2 | 46 ± 2 | 47 ± 2 |
| Control | 360 ± 30 | 10 ± 1 | 10 ± 1 | 10 ± 1 |
| p = 0.64 | p < .0001 | p < 0.0001 | p < 0.0001 | |
| Total Cells | % SMA | % Tryptase | % CGRP | |
| Contracture | 441 ± 46 | 47 ± 1 | 44 ± 4 | 45 ± 2 |
| Control | 365 ± 33 | 10 ± 1 | 10 ± 1 | 10 ± 1 |
| p = 0.04 | p < 0.0001 | p < .0001 | p < 0.0001 |
Data are presented as mean ± SD.