Table IV.
Level of MDA in the mice kidneys.
| Groups | Mean MDA value, nmol/mg protein |
|---|---|
| Sham-irradiated control group (C) | 37.3±1.11b, |
| 6-Gy group (RT) | 45.6±0.90a,c,d,f,g |
| Melatonin control group (M) | 40.4±1.00b |
| Genistein control group (G) | 35.2±0.94b |
| PEG-400 control group (PEG-400) | 38.5±1.28b |
| 6 Gy+melatonin group (RT+M) | 37.5±1.17b, |
| 6 Gy+genistein group (RT+G) | 39.1±0.75b |
MDA, malondialdehyde; PEG-400, polyethylene glycol-400; RT, radiation therapy. Values are presented as mean ± standard error for 7 mice in each group. P<0.05 compared to
a
C;
b
RT;
c
M;
d
G;
e
PEG;
f
RT+M;
g
RT+G.