Table 1.
Insulitis scores and insulin levels from WT and IFNAR1-deficient rats treated with poly I:C
| Animals assessed1 | Diabetic animals | Insulitis score2 | P value | Serum insulin (pg/mL) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WT | 9 | 7 (78) | 3.11 ± 0.45 | 0.0030 | 334 ± 101 | 0.0032 |
| Ifnar1−/− | 11 | 2 (18) | 0.64 ± 0.43 | 918 ± 235 |
Data are n, n (%), or mean ± SE. P values by Mann-Whitney U test.
1Terminal samples from six poly I:C–treated diabetic WT rats were not available for histopathology or serum insulin testing.
2The description of the scoring system is provided in the research design and methods.