Table 2. Effects of δ-T and α-T on Tumor Cell Proliferation and Apoptosisa.
| treatment group | number of tumors | % mitotic cells | % caspase-3+ cells |
|---|---|---|---|
| control | 10 | 0.88 ± 0.03 | 0.57 ± 0.03 |
| 0.3% α-T | 7 | 0.78 ± 0.03 | 0.68 ± 0.05 |
| 0.3% δ-T | 5 | 0.50 ± 0.02b | 1.01 ± 0.05b |
a
The tumors from mice at the end of the experiment were analyzed for proliferation and apoptosis. Tumor cell proliferation was measured by determining mitotic cells. Apoptosis was measured by immunohistochemical staining with activated caspase-3. Each value is the mean ± SE.
b
Indicates p < 0.001 compared to the control or to the 0.3% α-T-treated group.