Table 1. Nucleus volume, nucleus length, and cell size in the BNSTp and AVPV of WT and Bax knockout (Bax KO) mice.
| Cell group | Volume, × 106 μ3 | Length, μm | Soma size, μm2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BNSTp | |||
| WT male (n = 6) | 46.8 ± 3.2* | 445 ± 56† | 136 ± 5* |
| WT female (n = 6) | 26.8 ± 1.9 | 413 ± 52 | 123 ± 2 |
| Bax KO male (n = 7) | 59.0 ± 1.0* | 467 ± 26 | 120 ± 3* |
| Bax KO female (n = 5) | 47.7 ± 2.3 | 462 ± 44 | 108 ± 2 |
| AVPV | |||
| WT male (n = 4) | 8.4 ± 0.3† | 233 ± 14* | 74 ± 4 n.s. |
| WT female (n = 6) | 11.3 ± 0.7 | 290 ± 10 | 77 ± 4 |
| Bax KO male (n = 6) | 12.0 ± 1.2 | 300 ± 15 n.s. | 58 ± 4 n.s. |
| Bax KO female (n = 5) | 11.4 ± 1.2 | 309 ± 22 | 66 ± 4 |
n.s., Not different from females of the same genotype.
*
Significantly different from females of the same genotype.
†
ANOVA not significant, post hocs not performed.