*2.18. Statistical Evaluation*

All values in the figures and text are expressed as mean ± standard error of the mean (SEM) of N number of animals. In those experiments involving histology, the exhibited pictures are representative of at least three experiments performed on di fferent days. Results were analyzed by one-way ANOVA followed by a Bonferroni post-hoc test for multiple comparisons. A *p*-value <0.05 was considered significant. \* *p* < 0.05 vs. sham, ◦ *p* < 0.05 vs. vehicle, \*\* *p* < 0.01 vs. sham, ◦◦ *p* < 0.01 vs. vehicle, \*\*\* *p* < 0.001 vs. sham, ◦◦◦ *p* < 0.001 vs. vehicle.
