Table 1.
Cell and Nuclear Shape Measurements Based on Reconstruction From Serial Section
| Stretched | Non-stretched | Change, % | Significance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cell cross-sectional area (μm2) | 9.47 | 12.26 | 29.5 | P < 0.01 |
| Standard error of the mean (SEM) | 0.94 | 2.21 | ||
| Nuclear cross-sectional area (μm2) | 4.62 | 5.45 | −18.2 | P < 0.01 |
| SEM | 0.27 | 0.24 | ||
| Nuclear length (μm) | 15.12 | 12.92 | 17 | P < 0.01 |
| SEM | 0.88 | 0.91 | ||
| Nuclear volume (μm3) | 90.17 | 89.43 | <1 | P > 0.1 |
| SEM | 6.74 | 4.54 | ||
| Cells totally within the volume | 0/15 | 5/10 | — | — |
| Cells leaving both ends of the volume | 6/15 | 0/10 | — | — |