Table 4.
Histopathological findings of studying the liver tissue. Data are presented as mean ± SD, n = 6. *P < 0.05, **P < 0.01, and ***P<0.001 indicate significant differences compared to the control group.
| Groups | Inflammation | Congestion | Steatosis | Fibrosis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control | 0.21 ± 0.07 | 0.14 ± 0.06 | ND | ND |
| HFD | 1.24 ± 0.40*** | 1.67 ± 0.34*** | 3.43 ± 0.60*** | 1.89 ± 0.30*** |
| HFD-BR6 | 0.83 ± 0.21*** | 0.64 ± 0.17* | 1.12 ± 0.70** | 0.04 ± 0.01** |
| HFD-BR614 | 0.32 ± 0.06* | 0.21 ± 0.09 | 0.08 ± 0.01 | 0.03 ± 0.01* |
| BR14 | 0.27 ± 0.30 | 0.16 ± 0.02 | ND | ND |
HFD, High-fat diet; BR, bilirubin; ND, not detectable.