Neuroapoptosis is present in the perilesioned area of AL animals.

<p>Fluoro-Jade B and Hoechst staining of brain sections from AL animals 2, 7, 14, 28 days after injury. Numerous Fluoro-Jade B/Hoechst positive cells (merged) were observed in the AL group on the 2^nd day following injury (arrows); these cells were not detected at later time points. Images are representative of brain sections at the site of the lesion (n = 3 animals per experimental group); c – physiological control; 2, 7, 14, 28 – days following injury; blood vessels (arrowheads); magnification 40×.