Fig. 1. Behavioural assessment of spatial learning and memory function. Behavioural analysis after MCAo: Water Maze Test (training A and probe trial B), Novel object recognition test (C), Social Interaction Test (D). Behavioural analysis after TBI: Water Maze Test (training E and probe trial F), Novel object recognition test (G), Social Interaction Test (H). *p <0.05 vs sham young; **p <0.01 vs sham young;***p <0.001 vs sham young; ##p <0.01 vs sham old; ###p <0.001 vs sham old; ° p <0.05 vs TBI young.