Paw volumes (ml) after solvent, capsaicin (150 mg/kg s.c.) or 6-OHDA (225 mg/kg i.p.) pretreatment in rats with unilateral FCA-induced hindpaw inflammation
| Noninflamed Paws | Inflamed Paws | Inflamed/ Noninflamed (%) | n | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solvent | 3.35 ± 0.09 | 5.21 ± 0.161-a | 155.87 ± 4.53 | 8 |
| Capsaicin | 3.45 ± 0.11 | 5.16 ± 0.171-a | 149.60 ± 3.13 | 7 |
| Solvent | 3.59 ± 0.08 | 6.43 ± 0.371-a | 178.63 ± 8.53 | 8 |
| 6-OHDA | 3.44 ± 0.07 | 5.74 ± 0.121-a | 167.02 ± 4.22 | 8 |
Data are expressed as mean ± S.E.M.
↵1-a P < .001 indicate significant differences between inflamed and non-inflamed paws (Wilcoxon test).