Table 1.
Biochemical tests in each group.
| Control (n = 8) | Cyclosporine (n = 8) | Cyclosporine with omega-3 FA (n = 8) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Final body weight (g) | 432.5 ± 7.4 | 338.3 ± 5.7 | 340.3 ± 12.0 | |
| Blood urea nitrogen (mg/dL) | 17.7 ± 1.5 | 62.9 ± 11.3* | 51.6 ± 8.2* | <.001 |
| Creatinine (mg/dL) | 0.40 ± 0.04 | 0.64 ± 0.09* | 0.60 ± 0.09* | .004 |
| Cyclosporine | 2542.5 ± 623.8 | 2418.1 ± 683.5 | .405 | |
| Total cholesterol (mg/dL) | 61.9 ± 7.3 | 109.2 ± 10.5* | 90.3 ± 17.3* | .008 |
| Triglyceride (mg/dL) | 134.0 ± 27.2 | 354.5 ± 161.8* | 291.5 ± 83.5* | .027 |
Data are expressed as means ± SD.
*p< .05, compared to control group.