Table 2.
Morphometric parameters from the regenerated nerve tissue twelve weeks following implantation of GGT nerve conduits.
| Morphometric parameters | GGT Group | GGT/LS Group | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medial nerve area (μm2) | 16,547 ± 544 | 20,163 ± 861*** | <0.001 |
| Nerve fiber diameter (μm) | 8.72 ± 0.26 | 10.31 ± 0.18*** | <0.001 |
| Nerve fiber number (0.1 mm2) | 2,528 ± 314 | 3,322 ± 226** | 0.002 |
| Axon diameter (μm) | 4.13 ± 0.51 | 5.85 ± 0.33*** | <0.001 |
| Myelin sheath thickness (μm) | 2.26 ± 0.38 | 2.74 ± 0.11* | 0.027 |
Significantly *P < 0.05, **P < 0.01, and ***P < 0.001 greater than GGT group.