Extended Data Fig. 3: Effect of PLX-induced microglial depletion on ipsilateral microglia during the chronic phase post-MCAO.

IBA1 immunostaining demonstrates a significant reduction in microglial presence following PLX5622 (PLX) administration during the chronic phase post-MCAO, confirming effective microglial depletion. Scale bar, 500 µm; n = 8 mice/group; Data are presented as mean ± SD. Statistical significance was assessed by two-way ANOVA followed by Bonferroni’s multiple comparisons test.