Research Article

Neuronal BDNF Signaling Is Necessary for the Effects of Treadmill Exercise on Synaptic Stripping of Axotomized Motoneurons

Table 1

Groups and numbers of mice studied.

GroupNumber of miceNumber of cells/mouse

Intact*1110–20
Transected & unexercised*820
Transected & treadmill exercised*920
Intact SLICK::BDNFf/f5
Transected SLICK::BDNFf/f & unexercised4
Transected SLICK::BDNFf/f & exercised3

WT mice.
Six WT and six KO cells were studied in each SLICK::BDNFf/f KO mouse. All knockout mice were tamoxifen-treated.