Table 4.
The B cell index and the expressions of SOD and inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) in the panreatic tissue (χ̄ ± s).
| Groups | n | Dose | B cell index(%) | SOD (A) | iNOS(A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control group | 10 | General forage | 61.48 ± 9.13 | 0.48 ± 0.15 | 0.16 ± 0.05 |
| DM-model group | 10 | General forage | 28.16 ± 5.64 a | 0.41 ± 0.12 a | 0.41 ± 0.12 a |
| Low-dose group | 10 | 1.25g/kg kelp | 31.49 ± 6.28 | 0.22 ± 0.08 | 0.35 ± 0.10 |
| Medium-dose group | 10 | 5.0g/kg kelp | 45.37 ± 6.82 b | 0.31 ± 0.10 b | 0.24 ± 0.09 b |
| High-dose group | 10 | 12.5g/kg kelp | 46.71 ± 7.36 b | 0.33 ± 0.12 b | 0.23 ± 0.08 b |
a
P < 0.05 versus control group;
b
P < 0.05 versus DM-model group.