Table 3.
Biochemical tests before and after model establishment (ng/mL).
| Biochemical tests | CUMS group | Control group | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before CUMS | After CUMS | Before CUMS | After CUMS | |
| Serotonin levels | 62.09 ± 12.76 | 22.17 ± 4.28** | 61.71 ± 12.94 | 58.31 ± 10.01 |
| DA levels | 0.55 ± 0.07 | 0.21 ± 0.05** | 0.55 ± 0.13 | 0.50 ± 0.12 |
Significant difference within depression group rats before vs. after model establishment,
P < 0.01.