Fig. 5.

β-catenin^Act mice demonstrate increased mechanical allodynia in the TMJ region. a The mechanical allodynia threshold was measured using von Frey filaments at 4, 6, and 8 weeks of age (n = 7). b The bite force was measured using FlexiForce sensors at 4, 6, and 8 weeks of age (n = 7). c–e The food intake over 15 h was recorded, and the eating duration and frequency were assessed using LABORAS at 4, 6, and 8 weeks of age (n = 7). Statistical analysis was conducted using a two-way ANOVA, followed by the Tukey–Kramer post hoc test. *P < 0.05, **P < 0.01, ***P < 0.001