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. 2014 Feb 5;9(2):e86589. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0086589

Table 1. Effect of 3-NPA-induced ovarian oxidative stress on reproductive ability.

Group NO. of mice NO. of vaginal plug (%) NO. of Pregnancy (%) Average number of fetal mice
7.5 d 12.5 d 18 d
Control 36 26 (72.2) 20(76.9) 24.33±0.64 23.50±0.76 18.50±0.32
3-NPA 45 24 (53.3)* 16(66.7)* 16.50±0.58* 15.25±0.52* 13.50±0.37*

Data are presented as mean ± SEM.

*

P<0.05 compared to Control;

Abbreviations: 3-NPA, 3-nitropropionic acid; NO., Number.