Figure 2. Attenuation of astrocyte activation and deposition of chondroitin sulfate proteoglycan (CSPG) by HMW HA gel injection in vivo. Longitudinal images of spinal cord from control (“SCI”) and HA-implanted animals are shown 10 d after spinal cord injury (SCI). Reproduced with permission fromref.39. Scale bar = 100 µm.