Table 3.
Effects of HTX on the biochemical parameters of the liver and kidney functions in the acute toxicity test
| Parameters | Untreated control | Negative control | HTX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liver function test | |||
| AST (U/L) | 44.00 ± 0.55 | 44.20 ± 2.27 | 46.20 ± 2.35 |
| ALT (U/L) | 14.60 ± 1.29 | 15.60 ± 1.15 | 13.00 ± 3.63 |
| ALP (U/L) | 108.60 ± 3.86 | 106.20 ± 2.27 | 105.80 ± 2.92 |
| Kidney function test | |||
| BUN (mg/dL) | 16.80 ± 0.58 | 18.20 ± 0.33c | 16.00 ± 0.55b |
| Creatinine (mg/dL) | 0.26 ± 0.01 | 0.27 ± 0.01 | 0.25 ± 0.02 |
Data represent the mean ± SEM (n = 5 per group). Values are significantly different at p < 0.05 : different superscript letters; aCompared with untreated control; bcompared with negative control (2% DMSO in NSS); ccompared with 50 mg/kg HTX.