Table 1

Functional recovery after sciatic nerve crush in saline-treated and FK506-treated rats

SalineFK506
2 mg/kg5 mg/kg10 mg/kg
Days to onset1-a 16.8  ± 0.21-c 15  ± 0* 14  ± 0* , 14.3  ± 0.3*
Days to walking1-b 17.8  ± 0.216  ± 0* 15  ± 0* , †† 15.3  ± 0.3* ,
  • 1-a Number of days until initial signs of return of toe movement.

  • 1-b Number of days until initial return of ability to walk on hind feet and toes.

  • 1-c Values are mean ± S.E.M.

  • * P < .0001, compared with saline group (one-way ANOVA followed by FLSD).

  • † P < .01, compared with 2-mg/kg group (one-way ANOVA followed by FLSD).

  • †† P < .001, compared with 2-mg/kg group (one-way ANOVA followed by FLSD).