Npas4 Expression in Two Experimental Models of the Barrel Cortex Plasticity

Figure 2

(a) Single rows of barrels are microdissected from Nissl-stained sections. RNA from dissected tissue is extracted and processed for RT-PCR. (b) Nissl-stained section with row B dissected out. Neighbouring row C is left intact. ((c), (d)) Rows of barrels microdissected in deprivation (C) and sensory conditioning (D) experiment. Microdissected barrels are colored in green and red. Legend below the scheme explains terminology used in the text for description of particular rows.

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