Table 4.
The mean ulcer area values for three animals in each test group on Days 3, 6, 9, and 12
| Group | Day 3 (mm2) | Day 6 (mm2) | Day 9 (mm2) | Day 12 (mm2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control | ||||
| Min | 18.766 | 12.552 | 3.988 | 1.150 |
| Max | 31.923 | 20.683 | 8.542 | 1.205 |
| X ± SH | 24.945 ± 0.861a,A | 17.210 ± 0.699b,A | 5.798 ± 0.542c,A | 1.181 ± 0.009d,A |
| Gel formulation (without active agent) | ||||
| Min | 17.145 | 7.144 | 2.232 | 0.000 |
| Max | 28.648 | 20.363 | 7.788 | 2.249 |
| X ± SH | 21.396 ± 0.621a,B | 13.292 ± 0.895b,B | 4.876 ± 0.484c,A | 1.119 ± 0.500d,A |
| Gel formulation | ||||
| Min | 8.397 | 7.354 | 1.591 | 0.000 |
| Max | 29.947 | 19.724 | 4.897 | 0.384 |
| X ± SH | 21.867 ± 0.991a,B | 12.117 ± 0.692b,B | 3.531 ± 0.351c,B | 0.116 ± 0.058d,B |
Notes:
a,b,c
Different letters on the same rows show statistically meaningful differences within the sample (P < 0.05).
A,B,C
Different letters on the same columns show statistically meaningful differences within the sample (P < 0.05).