Effect of Prolonged Moderate Exercise on the Changes of Nonneuronal Cells in Early Myocardial Infarction

Figure 5

Effect of prolonged exercise on MI induced microglia and astrocyte morphological changes in the PVN. 48 h MI induced significant changes in the senescent () (dystrophic-like) microglia in the PVN as compared to the sedentary group without MI () (a, b). 48 h MI induced increased number of reactive astrocytes in the PVN () versus control (). (c, d). Data are presented as mean ± SEM. ANOVA followed by Tukey post hoc test was used for statistical analysis. Four animals were used for each experimental group. , and versus sedentary group. Scale bars 100 and 25 μm for panoramic and inset image, respectively.

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