Table 4.
Mean serum values of cholesterol and uric acid in groups of chicks treated with OTA (130, 305 and 790 ppb) and PA (1000–2000 ppb), and various antidotes (70th day) [26].
| OTA (ppb) | Antidotes | Cholesterol (mmol/l) | Uric acid (μmol/l) | Number of chicks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 130 ppb | - | 3.901b ±0.20 | 211.7c ±16.4 | 5 |
| 305 ppb | - | 3.752a ±0.17 | 458.03 ±23.3 | 5 |
| 790 ppb | - | 3.113 ±0.12 | 534.13 ±24.8 | 5 |
| 790 ppb | Artichoke-extract | 3.801a ±0.22 | 222.4c ±29.2 | 5 |
| 790 ppb
|
ROSALLSAT® |
4.63a ±0.51
|
182.2c ±28.8
|
5
|
| Control | - | 5.09c ±0.34 | 162.6c ±14.6 | 10 |
*
- SEM (standard error of the mean)
1
– Significant difference compared to the control group (p < 0.05)
2
– Very significant difference compared to the control group (p < 0.01)
3
– Extremely significant difference compared to the control group (p < 0.001)
a
– Significant difference compared to the 790 ppb group without antidote (p < 0.05)
b
– Very significant difference compared to the 790 ppb group without antidote (p < 0.01)
c
- Extremely significant difference compared to the 790 ppb group without antidote (p < 0.001)