The structural features of SERT immunoreactive axon terminals in the striatum of immature (P15) and mature (P60–70), VGLUT3 KO mice are unaltered.
Dimensions
n
No.
Mean diameter (μm)
Area (μm2)
Mitochondria (%)
P15
WT
5
157
0.51 ± 0.04
0.17 ± 0.02
19.1 ± 2.1
KO
5
129
0.57 ± 0.03
0.2 ± 0.02
20.95 ± 3.6
P60
WT
5
157
0.47 ± 0.03
0.14 ± 0.01
26.85 ± 6.2
KO
5
152
0.47 ± 0.01
0.14 ± 0.002
29.51 ± 2.3
The table provides the mean diameter and the area of SERT-positive axon terminals detected in striatal thin sections. The proportion of terminals containing mitochondria was also calculated. Data are expressed as means ± SEM. n, number of mice; No., number of axon terminals examined.
