Table-2.
Morphometric and metabolic profiles of 20 monkeys at the baseline and the end of treatment.
| Variables | Baseline (Mean±SD) | End of the Treatment (Mean±SD) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| BW (kg) | 5.68±0.67 | 4.81±0.78 | 0.000 |
| AI | 64.40±8 | 60.70±7 | 0.013 |
| TPC (mg/dl) | 234±99 | 323±148 | 0.031 |
| HDL (mg/dl) | 45±16 | 39±12 | 0.034 |
| TPC/HDL | 6.4±4 | 9.3±5 | 0.010 |
| TGs (mg/dl) | 35±17 | 51±18 | 0.003 |
| Glu (mg/dl) | 44±8 | 55±10 | 0.001 |
| Animals with CCA plaque (%) n=20 | 25 | 50 | |
| Animals with BIF plaque (%) n=20 | 45 | 75 |
BW=Body weight, AI=Adiposity index, TPC=Total plasma cholesterol, HDL=High-density lipoprotein, LDL=Low-density lipoprotein, TGs=Triglycerides, Glu=Blood glucose, CCA=Common carotid artery, BIF=Bifurcation carotid