TABLE 1 .
Group | Density (mean ± SD)a | % |
---|---|---|
MN | ||
d1 | 5.8 × 106 ± 3.0 × 106 | 100 |
d2 | 2.9 × 106 ± 0.5 × 106 | 50 |
d3 | 3.2 × 106 ± 0.6 × 106 | 55 |
d5 | 0.6 × 106 ± 0.1 × 106 | 10 |
d8 | ND | |
IM | ||
d1 | 4.3 × 106 ± 2.8 × 106 | 100 |
d2 | 2.4 × 106 ± 1.2 × 106 | 54 |
d3 | 1.3 × 106 ± 0.4 × 106 | 28 |
d5 | 0.3 × 106 ± 0.3 × 106 | 7 |
d8 | ND |
The signal intensity was quantified using ImageJ software at the injection site from images captured day 0 through day 8 after MN delivery or IM injection. ND, signal was below detection level.