Table 4.
Examination of cadmium levels in organs.
| Groups | Liver (μg/g) | Kidney (μg/g) | Heart (μg/g) | Lung (μg/g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High dose | 133.79 ± 44.36 *,# | 141.34 ± 30.87 *,# | 5.51 ± 1.66 *,# | 3.52 ± 1.48 *,# |
| Mid-dose | 66.99 ± 30.26 *,#,Δ | 70.02 ± 16.12 *,#,Δ | 2.30 ± 0.87 *,#Δ | 1.94 ± 0.42 *,#,Δ |
| Low dose | 39.15 ± 16.95 *,Δ | 42.29 ± 14.03 *,Δ | 1.02 ± 0.31 *,Δ | 1.36 ± 0.54 *,Δ |
| Control | 0.04 ± 0.00 #,Δ | 0.22 ± 0.02 #,Δ | 0.11 ± 0.02 #,Δ | 0.20 ± 0.02 #,Δ |
All the data were shown as χ̄ ± SE.
*
p < 0.05 compared to corresponding control group.
#
P < 0.05 compared to corresponding low exposure group.
Δ
p < 0.05 compared to corresponding high exposure group.