Table 2.
Morphometry Analyses of Carotid Arteries Across Inbred and Chimeric Mice
| Parameter Group | Lumen Volume, ×106 μm3 | Intima-Media Volume, ×106 μm3 | Adventitia Volume, ×106 μm3 | EEL Volume, ×106 μm3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inbred strains | ||||
| C3HeB, no stress, n=5 | 45±9 | 40±3 | 37±4 | 84±11 |
| SJL, no stress, n=6 | 40±3 | 48±9 | 42±8 | 85±16 |
| C3HeB, stress, n=6 | 54±8 | 38±3 | 36±2 | 93±8 |
| SJL stress, n=6 | 35±8 | 35±3 | 33±4 | 70±10 |
| Chimeras | ||||
| C3HeB/C3HeB, n=6 | 61±8 | 41±9 | 38±3 | 103±14 |
| SJL/SJL, n=5 | 73±8 | 54±7 | 45±6 | 89±7 |
| SJL/C3HeB, n=6 | 54±6 | 35±4 | 37±2 | 90±11 |
| C3HeB/SJL, n=3 | 63±11 | 27±1 | 29±2 | 127±14 |
Parameters are shown as mean±SEM. EEL indicates external elastic lamina.