Fig. 5

DFO improved BDNF expression after surgery. Image showed the representative western blot bands for BDNF. Surgery caused a reduction in BDNF protein, which was restored by DFO, as quantified using relative density. n = 4/group, *P < 0.05, **P < 0.01. Data are expressed as mean ± SD. DFO deferoxamine, BDNF brain-derived neurotropic factor, NS normal saline