Table 1.
Effects of taemyeongcheong (TMC) on body weights and relative liver weights in acetaminophen (APAP)-treated mice
| Groups1) | Initial body weight (g) | Final body weight (g) | Relative liver weight (g/100 g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nor | 31.7±1.5b | 32.0±1.2ab | 4.1±0.002d |
| Con | 31.5±1.6b | 31.8±1.4b | 5.6±0.005a |
| TMC-L | 31.6±1.0b | 32.0±1.0ab | 4.9±0.004b |
| TMC-M | 32.3±1.6ab | 32.5±1.6ab | 4.5±0.003c |
| TMC-H | 33.0±1.0a | 33.4±1.0a | 4.1±0.003cd |
| S | 31.4±1.0b | 31.6±0.9b | 4.3±0.002cd |
Values are presented as means±SD.
a–d
Values with different letters are significantly different (P<0.05) by Duncan’s multiple range test.
1)
Nor, normal mice; Con, mice treated with APAP (800 mg/kg BW); TMC-L, 100 mg/kg of TMC; TMC-M, 250 mg/kg of TMC; TMC-H, 500 mg/kg of TMC; S, 100 mg/kg of silymarin.