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Table 1 Semi-quantitative analysis of CD68+ infiltrating cells

From: High-dose intravenous immunoglobulins reduce nerve macrophage infiltration and the severity of bortezomib-induced peripheral neurotoxicity in rats

Samples obtained 3 weeks from the beginning of the study

Caudal nerve

 CTRL

+

 BTZ

+++

 IVIg

neg

 Preventive schedule

+

Samples obtained at the end of the study (8 weeks)

Caudal nerve

 CTRL

neg

 BTZ

+++

 IVIg

neg

 Therapeutic schedule

+++

 Preventive schedule

+

  1. + 1–5 macrophages/section; ++ 5–30 macrophages/section; +++ > 30 macrophages/section