Table 1.
Aortic wall thickness and area % of collagen fibers distribution eNOS, iNOS and vimentin immune-reaction of of Aorta in all groups
| Group I (Control) | Group II (atherogenic) | Group III (stem cell) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aortic wall thickness | 80.79±1.38 | 124.70±8.40a | 83.25±1.66b |
| Area % of collagen fibers | 8.79±0.873 | 13.06±1.934a | 8.13±0.743b |
| Area % of vimentin immune-reaction | 1.08±0.43 | 5.16±0.73a | 1.09±1.01b |
| Area % of eNOS immune-reaction | 2.56±0.538 | 1.61±0.66a | 1.64±1.01b |
| Area % of iNOS immune-reaction | 0.76±0.07 | 3.01±0.14a | 1.08±0.19b |
a
significant compared to control group,
b
significant compared to atherogenic group p<0.05.