Table 4 Histological analysis of infarct area in control and AdLDLr-treated female C57BL/6 LDLr−/− mice 7 days and 28 days after MI
7 Days after MI | 28 Days after MI | |||
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Control (n=15) | AdLDLr (n=15) | Control (n=21) | AdLDLr (n=22) | |
Capillary density (number mm−2) | 490±26 | 520±28 | 290±17#### | 370±22**#### |
Collagen deposition (% of infarct area) | 29±1.4 | 28±1.9 | 50±1.9#### | 49±1.7#### |
Leukocyte infiltration (number mm−2) | 4400±260 | 3800±230 | 1200±110#### | 1100 ± 92#### |
Myofibroblast infiltration (% of infarct area) | 4.4±0.51 | 4.3±0.37 | 1.2±0.17#### | 0.80±0.094#### |