Table 3.
Serum ALT, AST activities, total protein and urea levels in C, HFD, HFD + E and HFD + Stn treated groups
| Group | ALT (U/L) | AST (U/L) | Total protein (g/dl) | Urea (mg/dl) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 27.6 ± 0.3 | 34.6 ± 0.6 | 7.4 ± 0.34 | 33.6 ± 1.7 |
| HFD | 56 ± 2.7a | 95 ± 3.4a | 6.28 ± 0.2a | 35.3 ± 1 |
| HFD + E | 28.4 ± 0.4b,c | 36 ± 0.54b,c | 7.2 ± 0.21b | 32.7 ± 1.1 |
| HFD + Stn | 40 ± 1.3a,b | 53 ± 2.5a,b | 6.81 ± 0.06b | 31.7 ± 1.2 |
Results are expressed as mean ± SE. ap<0.05: Significantly different from control group. bp<0.05: Significantly different from HFD treated group. cp<0.05: Significantly different from HFD + Stn treated group. ALT, alanine transaminase; AST, aspartate transaminase.