Fig. 6

Deletion of NG2⁺ PCs induces atrophy of slow-type myofibers. A Hematoxylin–eosin staining short axis view of lower leg muscles at indicated times after induction of NG2⁺ PC-deletion. Scale bar = 500 µm (upper panel) and 50 µm (lower panel). B Cross-sectional area (CSA) of soleus muscle fibers calculated at indicated times after induction of PC-deletion (PC-del). NG2-CreERT with Tam was used as a control (Ct). The values are presented as the means ± SEM (n = 4–8); **P < 0.01