Table 2.
Mean ± SD values for platelet functions and endothelial markers in studied groups.
| Measures | Sham | Sham + lard | Sham + lard + flaxseed | Ovx | Ovx + lard | Ovx + lard + flaxseed |
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| Platelet functions | ||||||
| Aggregation (mOD/min) | 7.9 ± 1.2 | 21.0 ± 1.3b | 14.6 ± 1.3bc | 8.1 ± 1.2 | 18.8 ± 1.3b | 15.6 ± 1.2b |
| Adhesion (%) | 29 ± 6 | 34 ± 3 | 31 ± 4 | 31 ± 7 | 40 ± 9b | 34 ± 4c |
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| Endothelial markers | ||||||
| sVCAM (ng/mL) | 175 ± 64 | 286 ± 26b | 294 ± 11b | 252 ± 53a | 539 ± 162ab | 404 ± 10ac |
| vWF (%) | 111 ± 6 | 118 ± 6 | 104 ± 10 | 178 ± 13a | 193 ± 16ab | 155 ± 10ac |
Values are means ± SD, n = 7 in each group.
a P < 0.05 as compared to corresponding Sham groups.
b P < 0.05 as compared to groups fed with low-fat diet.
c P < 0.05 between lard and lard + flaxseed fed groups.