Fig. 1

A Schematic representation of the experimental design and timeline. B Spinal cord samples obtained from OVX rats at week 5 post-injury. Inserts show 1.5 cm tissue pieces that were obtained. Arrows show damage (yellow-orange) in the spinal cord tissue. Cephalic and caudal sections are included for anatomic orientation. Sham group control with surgery and without compressive damage by catheter insufflation.