Table 3.
Histology results
| Group | Pores in Anterior Tongue | Number of Intact Fungiform Papillae | % Intact Fungiform Papillae Containing Pore | Number of Taste Buds in CV | Number of Taste Buds in NID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sham | 148.2 ± 4.05 | 156.1 ± 4.03 | 94.9 ± 0.95 | 374.8 ± 10.21 | 108.8 ± 10.60 |
| CTx | 9.0 ± 3.60 | 88.3 ± 7.76 | 8.8 ± 3.15 | 399.5 ± 18.86 | 113.9 ± 9.84 |
| TRIPLEx | 3.5 ± 1.12 | 84.0 ± 6.59 | 4.1 ± 1.14 | 0.0 ± 0.00 | 2.1 ± 0.88 |
Values are expressed as means ± SE.