Table 1.
Comparison of morphology data obtained for heart cells cultured on DETA and 13/15F at two time points. The data is presented as average values (n is provided in each case) with their standard deviations.
| CELL PARAMETERS | DAY 6 | DAY 9 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DETA | 13/15F | DETA | 13/15F | |
| Number of Cells (n) | 41 | 51 | 53 | 66 |
| Area (μm2) | 1134.5 ± 717.3 |
1190.1 ± 612.2 |
1406.2 ± 501.7 |
1492.5 ± 522.6 |
| Perimeter (μm) | 191.1 ± 84.2 | 206.6 ± 88.7 | 222.1 ± 70.4 | 240.6 ± 74.9 |
| Ratio: Area/Perimeter | 5.7 ± 1.7 | 5.8 ± 1.9 | 6.4 ± 1.2 | 6.3 ± 1.5 |
| Major Axis (μm) | 57.4 ± 27.8 | 55.0 ± 20.1 | 58.5 ± 15.4 | 66.3 ± 16.9 |
| Minor Axis (μm) | 24.3 ± 8.6 | 27.3 ± 8.4 | 30.6 ± 7.1 | 29.2 ± 8.5 |
| Ratio:Major/Minor Axes | 2.6 ± 1.6 | 2.2 ± 1.2 | 2.1 ± 0.91 | 2.5 ± 1.2 |