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Table 2 Neuron count (mean ± SD) in the substantia nigra nigrosome 1

From: Cell specific quantitative iron mapping on brain slices by immuno-µPIXE in healthy elderly and Parkinson’s disease

SN

Nissl+/mm2

TH+/mm2

Extraneuronal neuromelanin

Lewy bodies

Co

41 ± 12

14 ± 8

Negative

Negative

PD

15 ± 4

2.5 ± 1.5

Positive

Positive

  1. PD Parkinson’s disease, Co Healthy control, TH+ Tyrosine hydroxylase
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Acta Neuropathologica Communications

ISSN: 2051-5960

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