Table 2.
Apoptotic value of ICCs in stomach tissue sections in four groups
| Groups | Apoptotic indexa(AI)(%) |
|---|---|
| Group I |
6.4±1.8* |
| Group II |
47.5±6.2 |
| Group III |
26.2±4.1#Δ |
| Group IV | 7.1±2.4* |
Group I=normal control rats; Group II=diabetic control rats; Group III=diabetic +curcumin treated rats (150 mg/kg); Group IV=normal + curcumin treated rats (150 mg/kg).* P<0.001, significant difference compared to Group II; # P<0.01, significant difference Compared to Group II. Δ P<0.05 significant difference compared to Group I and Group IV.