Table 2.
Body weights and body weight gain of TiO2 nanoparticles exposed pregnant females during the pregnancy
| TiO2 nanoparticles (mg/kg) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 100 | 300 | 1000 | |
| Pregnant Females (N) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Body Weight (g) | ||||
| Gestation day 0 | 235.4 ± 8.88a | 235.4 ± 8.93 | 235.6 ± 9.19 | 235.5 ± 9.70 |
| Gestation day 6 | 275.5 ± 12.08 | 277.4 ± 11.41 | 274.5 ± 10.31 | 276.8 ± 13.64 |
| Gestation day 9 | 288.1 ± 13.17 | 288.4 ± 12.59 | 286.6 ± 9.74 | 286.7 ± 14.86 |
| Gestation day 12 | 307.5 ± 14.00 | 307.3 ± 13.20 | 307.6 ± 10.38 | 306.3 ± 18.14 |
| Gestation day 15 | 323.5 ± 15.19 | 325.8 ± 15.92 | 326.7 ± 12.20 | 321.0 ± 19.40 |
| Gestation day 17 | 342.8 ± 17.30 | 346.9 ± 16.35 | 349.2 ± 11.13 | 341.4 ± 18.53 |
| Gestation day 20 | 389.3 ± 26.47 | 399.1 ± 22.46 | 400.1 ± 14.68 | 388.7 ± 21.15 |
| Body Weight Gain (g) | ||||
| Gestation day 6–20 (treatment period) | 113.8 ± 16.81 | 121.7 ± 15.08 | 125.6 ± 9.16 | 111.9 ± 10.30 |
aValues are presented as mean ± S.D