Table 2. Comparison of mechanical, structural, and biological parameters in groups.
| Control Group | Test Group | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical parameters | (n=5) | (n=5) | |
| E-modulus (MPa) (median (IQR)) | 0.06 (0.06-0.08) | 0.05 (0.05-0.09) | 0.745 |
| Tensile strength (MPa) (median (IQR)) | 0.10 (0.09-0.15) | 0.14 (0.07-0.19) | 0.754 |
| Stretch at rupture (mm) (median (IQR)) | 1.72 (1.57-1.99) | 2.02 (1.21-2.41) | 0.602 |
| Structural parameters | (n=5) | (n=5) | |
| Fibril thickness (µm) (median (IQR)) | 0.42 (0.21-0.51) | 0.33 (0.21-0.54) | 1.000 |
| Fibril density (%) (median (IQR)) | 99.72 (92.46-100) | 99.65 (97.25-99.89) | 0.753 |
| Biological parameters | (n=5) | (n=5) | |
| Platelet count (103/µL) (median (IQR)) | 103 (47-148) | 108 (78-132) | 0.754 |
| Platelet ratio (%) (median (IQR)) | 80 (71-90) | 86 (81-92) | 0.600 |
| Leukocyte count (103/µL) (median (IQR)) | 3.86 (3.35-4.06) | 2.54 (2.22-3.29) | 0.028 * |
| Leukocyte ratio (%) (median (IQR)) | 53 (50-60) | 42 (38.5-57) | 0.142 |
Mann Whitney U test for intergroup comparison
*Significant difference between groups