Table 6.
Effect of Vernonia Auriculifera on Serum Biochemical Parameters in Dimethylhydrazine-Induced Colorectal Cancer
| Groups | Triglyceride (mg/dl) | Total Cholesterol (mg/dl) | Total Protein (mg/dl) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal control | 59.82 ± 4.25 | 55.57 ± 1.24 | 6.54 ± 0.08 |
| DMH20 | 89.25 ± 8.0a** | 71.43 ± 5.84a* | 5.60 ± 0.14a* |
| ASA60 | 61.33 ± 5.05b** | 55.82 ± 0.84b* | 6.27 ± 0.22 |
| Pre-initiation phase | |||
| PIV100 | 62.73 ± 1.62 b* | 58.35 ± 1.27 | 5.75 ± 0.17 |
| PIV200 | 63.20 ± 4.83 b* | 59.95 ± 1.77 | 5.85 ± 0.14 |
| PIV400 | 60.00 ± 2.68 b** | 57.33 ± 4.07b* | 6.10 ± 0.16 |
| Post-initiation phase | |||
| POV100 | 67.97 ± 2.82 | 63.52 ± 3.22 | 5.56 ± 0.22a** |
| POV200 | 65.55 ± 6.36 b* | 61.20 ± 2.05 | 5.63 ± 0.20a* |
| POV400 | 63.77± 6.43 b* | 58.72 ± 2.69 | 5.87 ±0.20 |
Notes: Data are expressed as mean ± standard error of the mean (SEM); n=6; Compared to normal control; bCompared to DMH20; ASA60, Aspirin 60 mg/kg; DMH20, dimethylhydrazine 20 mg/kg; PIV and POV; Pre-initiation and Post initiation V. auriculifera at 100, 200, and 400 mg/kg, respectively; *p<0.05; **p<0.01.