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Table 3 Group names and conditions at various groups evaluating the cresyl violet stained retinal thickness

From: Emodin protected against retinal ischemia insulted neurons through the downregulation of protein overexpression of β-catenin and vascular endothelium factor

Group name

Definition of conditions in which the retina has been treated

Sham (n = 10; control)

Sham procedure

Vehicle+IR (n = 10)

Pre-ischemic intravitreous injection of vehicle followed by IR

Emo4 + IR (n = 10)

Pre-ischemic intravitreous injection of 4 μM emodin followed by IR

Emo10 + IR (n = 10)

Pre-ischemic intravitreous injection of 10 μM emodin followed by IR

Emo20 + IR (n = 10)

Pre-ischemic intravitreous injection of 20 μM emodin followed by IR

IR + Emo20 (n = 10)

IR followed by post-ischemic intravitreous injection of 20 μM emodin

  1. Abbreviation: IR ischemia/reperfusion