Table 1.
Plasma biochemistry and fat pad weights in obese rats and with electroacupuncture treatment.
| Groups | Normal chow rat (N = 5) | HFD obese rat (N = 5) | HFD + EA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T3 (N = 5) | T7 (N = 5) | |||
| ALT (IU/dL) | 45 ± 5 | 90 ± 6∗ | 88 ± 7 | 58 ± 4∗∗ |
| AST (IU/dL) | 59 ± 9 | 142 ± 9∗ | 137 ± 5 | 82 ± 8∗∗ |
| Bilirubin (mg/dL) | 0.5 ± 0.1 | 0.5 ± 0.1 | 0.5 ± 0.1 | 0.5 ± 0.1 |
| Epididymal fat pad (g/100 g BW) |
2.3 ± 0.6 | 3.2 ± 0.6∗ | 3.2 ± 1.6 | 2.9 ± 0.8∗∗ |
| Perirenal fat pad (g/100 g BW) |
4.8 ± 1.3 | 6.7 ± 2.5∗ | 6.5 ± 2.3 | 5.6 ± 2.0∗∗ |
(1) Mean ± SEM.
(2) Statistical significance of experimental factors was calculated using one-way ANOVA.
(3) Values are significantly different at P < 0.05. *P < 0.05 versus normal diet rats; **P < 0.05 versus high fat diet rats. HFD: high fat diet, EA: electroacupuncture, T3: three times of EA treatment, and T7: seven times of EA treatment.