Table 1.
General features of FVB mice with or without 16 weeks of ethanol (ETOH) feeding
| Parameter | FVB (10) | FVB-ETOH (11) |
|---|---|---|
| Body Weight (g) | 29.17 ± 0.82 | 29.37 ± 1.10 |
| Heart Weight (mg) | 190 ± 19 | 191 ± 15 |
| Heart/Body Weight (mg/g) | 6.44 ± 0.54 | 6.48 ± 0.43 |
| Liver Weight (g) | 1.43 ± 0.06 | 1.51 ± 0.06 |
| Liver/Body Weight (mg/g) | 49.25 ± 2.38 | 51.55 ± 1.58 |
| Kidney Weight (mg) | 412 ± 17 | 408 ± 22 |
| Kidney/Body Weight (mg/g) | 14.09 ± 0.35 | 13.84 ± 0.38 |
| Blood Alcohol Level (mM) | 0.00 ± 0.00 | 2.74 ± 0.25* |
Mean ± SEM,
p < 0.05 vs. FVB group, number of mice per group is given in parentheses.