Table 3.
Morphometry of PF→PC synapse at P35
| δ2 Mutant 3-a | Wild-type3-a | Ratio | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numerical density of PC spines (× 109/mm3 of molecular layer) | 1.17 ± 0.02 | 1.21 ± 0.04 | 0.97 | 0.27 |
| Contacted PC spine (%) | 63 ± 5 | 100 ± 0 | 0.63 | 0.009 |
| Estimated PF→PC synapses3-b | 2.25 × 109 | 4.29 × 109 | 0.52 | |
| Per PC | 51,200 | 95,900 | 0.54 | |
| Per GC | 205 | 346 | 0.59 |
Values are mean ± SEM;n = 3 for mutant and wild-type mice, respectively.
Number contained in 1-mm-thick parasagittal cerebellar slice.