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Heart and body weights of aging F344xBN female rats
| Group | Body wt (g) | Heart wt (g) | HW/BW ratio (x100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6m | 230.5 ± 5.3 | 0.76 ± 0.03 | 0.330 ± 0.009 |
| 26m | 274.0 ± 4.9* | 0.95 ± 0.01* | 0.334 ± 0.019 |
| 30m | 321.3 ± 7.2*† | 1.12 ± 0.05*† | 0.351 ± 0.011 |
An asterisk (*) and a cross (†) indicate significant differences from the adult (6-month) and aged (26-month) values respectively (p < 0.05), n = 8 or 9 hearts per age group.
