Synaptic contacts in L1 and Pomc-KI mice
| Genotype | n | Asymmetric (stimulatory) contacts | Symmetric (inhibitory) contacts | Total synapses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WT | 4 | 8 ± 2 | 15.33 ± 3.06 | 23.22 ± 3.98 |
| L1 | 5 | 8.5 ± 1.5 | 6 ± 1.68* | 14.5 ± 2.11* |
| Pomc-KI | 5 | 12 ± 2.36 | 4 ± 1.33* | 15 ± 3.03* |
Data are connections/100 μ of perikaryal membrane.
*P < 0.05 by Mann-Whitney U test.