Neuroprotective Effects of Clostridium butyricum against Vascular Dementia in Mice via Metabolic Butyrate

Figure 1

Open field test. (a) The total distance travelled over 1 h, (b) the time spent in the central area, and (c) the total rest time are presented for each group. Sham, sham-operated group; VaD, VaD model group; H, C. butyricum- (1 × 10⁸ CFU-) treated group; M, C. butyricum- (1 × 10⁷ CFU-) treated group; and L, C. butyricum- (1 × 10⁶ CFU-) treated group. Error bars indicate SEM; versus sham group; and versus VaD group.

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