Figure 4.
Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) was reduced following repeated low-level BOP exposure. VEGF levels were significantly reduced in the brain following 14 exposures to 10 psi overpressure. Sham average: 165.19 pg/mg; 14 × 8.5 psi average: 158.18 pg/mg; 14 × 10 psi average: 136.14 pg/mg of total protein, *p < 0.05.