Table 4.
General characteristics and biochemical analysis results of the experimental groups.
| Characteristics | GF-veh | GF-Alb | GF-BE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial BW (g) | 26.8 ± 1.0 | 26.3 ± 1.8 | 27.8 ± 1.7 |
| Final BW (g) | 27.8 ± 0.7 | 28.4 ± 1.7 | 27.9 ± 0.9 |
| Skeletal muscle (g) | 0.30 ± 0.02 | 0.30 ± 0.02 | 0.29 ± 0.01 |
| ALT (U/L) | 46.2 ± 9.7 | 49.3 ± 13.5 | 55.0 ± 0.9 |
| GLU (mg/dL) | 221.0 ± 11.8 | 201.4 ± 28.1 | 211.9 ± 36.7 |
| BUN (mg/dL) | 23.9 ± 1.1 | 21.3 ± 3.0 | 22.9 ± 2.0 |
| T-CHO (mg/dL) | 193.8 ± 16.7 | 195.3 ± 22.1 | 195.9 ± 8.9 |
| TG (mg/dL) | 121.0 ± 25.1 | 99.2 ± 17.0 | 108.1 ± 13.7 |
Data are the mean ± SD for n = 5 mice. The skeletal muscle mass is comprised of the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles in the back part of the lower legs. ALT, alanine aminotransferase; BUN, blood urea nitrogen; T-CHO, total cholesterol; TG: triacylglycerol.