Table 2.
Comparison of melatonin and MDA mean levels between exposed group and controls
Parameters | Exposed Group (n = 50) mean ± SD | Controls (n = 46) mean ± SD | Tests of significance (Mann-Whitney test) | P value |
---|---|---|---|---|
Melatonin (pgm/mL) | 16.35 ± 21.28 | 31.79 ± 29.34 | 2.79 | 0.00 |
(0.00–76.01) | (0.50–78.81) | |||
MDA (mmol/mL) | 3.58 ± 1.30 | 2.82 ± 0.93 | 2.52 | 0.01 |
(1.79–5.91) | (1.48–4.80) |
MDA, malondialdehyde.