Table IV.
Comparison of the group 1 and 2 parameters.
| Variables | 2 h curcumin | 4 h curcumin | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rat, kg | 199.2±15.4 | 223.7±23.8 | 0.060 |
| LO grade | 3.5 (2–4) | 4 (3–4) | 0.310 |
| RO grade | 1.5 (1–2) | 2 (1–2) | 0.699 |
| NO, µmol/mg protein | 36.6 (22.0–84.7) | 42.1 (17.5–86.7) | 0.818 |
| NOS, IU/ml | 5.6 (2.8–9.8) | 10.3 (3.7–15.3) | 0.065 |
| XO, IU/ml | 0.8±0.3 | 0.8±0.3 | 0.735 |
| TAS µmol Trolox equivalent/l | 0.7 (0.4–1.7) | 0.6 (0.5–0.8) | 0.589 |
| TOS, µmol H2O2 equivalent/l | 2.9 (2.0–4.7) | 2.9 (1.5–5.0) | 0.818 |
Data are mean ± standard deviation or median (minimum-maximum). LO, left ovary; RO, right ovary; NO, nitric oxide; NOS, NO synthase; XO, xanthine oxidase; TAS, total antioxidant status; TOS, total oxidant status.