Figure 2. Representative images and morphometry of subcortical histopathological lesions induced by different periods of ischemia and 24 h of reperfusion.

1. Sham-operated rats.
2. 10 min.
3. 20 min.
4. 30 min.
5. 45 min.
6. 60 min.
7. Mean cast number per field.
8. Percentage of tubular affected area.

*p < 0.05 versus sham-operated rats, ^¤p < 0.05 versus 10 min, ^€p < 0.05 versus 20 min, ^£p < 0.05 versus 30 min and ^¥p < 0.05 versus 45 min of ischemia group.