Table 2.
Effect of ASMq ethanol extract on ACF formation in DMH-treated rats (mean ± SD).
| Group/treatment | Number of rats | ACF formation in rat colon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total AC | Total ACF | ||
| Normal control (NS) | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Negative control (DMH + NS) | 8 | 129.8 ± 43.7 | 50.3 ± 16.8 |
| Pretreatment (DMH + ASMq 400) | 8 | 105.1 ± 60.9* | 41.9 ± 20.5* |
| Pretreatment (DMH + ASMq 800) | 8 | 91.5 ± 37.4* | 38.8 ± 14.1* |
| Pretreatment (DMH + ASMq 1600) | 8 | 53.4 ± 31.8* | 23.0 ± 14.0* |
| Treatment (DMH + ASMq 400) | 8 | 91.8 ± 33.6* | 35.9 ± 11.8* |
| Treatment (DMH + ASMq 800) | 8 | 81.5 ± 39.5* | 31.0 ± 14.8* |
| Treatment (DMH + ASMq 1600) | 8 | 46.0 ± 25.8* | 22.4 ± 9.3* |
*P < .05 as compared with negative control group.