Table 2.

Neuronal counts of adult K14-BDNF transgenic and control mice

Mouse genotypeDorsal root ganglia (L4/L5)Trigeminal gangliaSuperior cervical gangliaNodose–petrosal complex
Control12,350  ± 1,411 (n = 3)33,433  ± 3,119 (n = 3)14,284  ± 942 (n = 3)4850  ± 223 (n = 5)
BDNF transgenic12,177  ± 1,748 (n = 3)34,567  ± 3,925 (n = 3)15,342  ± 1,008 (n = 3)6670  ± 639* (n = 6)
  • Values are shown for BDNF transgenic line 632. Statistical significance was determined using a t test; values are expressed as SEM.

  • *Indicates significance (p < 0.05).