Table 2. Effect of rutin treatment on serum thyroid hormones and TSH concentrations.
| Group | Total T3 (ng/dl) | Total T4 (μg/dl) | Free T4 (μg/dl) | TSH (ng/dl) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control | 44.80 ± 2.56 | 5.37 ± 0.11 | 2.90 ± 0.07 | 1.49 ± 0.16 |
| Rutin | 35.07 ± 1.96** | 4.39 ± 0.12*** | 2.59 ± 0.08** | 1.65 ± 0.26 |
Rats were treated with rutin (20mg/Kg BW, sc, 5 days) or vehicle (control group).
Results are expressed as mean±SEM. **p < 0.01 vs. control; ***p < 0.001 vs. control (n = 15 per group).