Figure 3

Intravenously injected PSLs reduce CNS infiltration of immune cells and ameliorate EAE. (a) MOG-immunized animals were treated daily with PBS (n=8; black), 5 mg/kg PCLs (n=8; dark grey) or 5 mg/kg PSLs (n=8; light grey) starting from day 5. Neurological score and weight were assessed daily. Data represent the mean ± SEM. ^*P < 0.05 (vehicle vs PSL), ⁺P < 0.05 (PCL vs. PSL). (b) Spinal cord tissue was isolated 30 dpi and stained with CD3 (20× magnification) and CD68 (4× magnification). One representative image is shown. (c,d) Quantification of T cell and macrophage infiltration in spinal cord tissue 30 dpi. Nine cryosections, covering the complete length of the spinal cord, were stained with CD68 (c) and CD3 (d). A 4× magnification was used to determine the amount of immune cell infiltration. Data represent the mean ± SEM of 4 animals.