Table 1. Quantification of histological changes in thyroid after 24-d Dio treatment.
| Group | Cell density (cells per mm2) | Follicular area (μm2) | Epithelial height (μm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norm | 5890.82±481.17 | 2451.55±305.50 | 4.28±0.11 |
| GD | 9318.95±962.81c | 1010.00±375.40c | 10.49±2.55b |
| GD+Low-dose Dio | 8666.25±902.71f | 1435.75±258.63f | 8.69±1.64f |
| GD+High-dose Dio | 6995.79±964.16fi | 1823.65±396.85fi | 6.64 ±2.20e |
Data are expressed as mean±SD (n=5 per group). bP<0.05, cP<0.01 vs the Norm group. eP<0.05, fP<0.01 vs the GD group. iP<0.01 vs the GD+Low-dose Dio group.