Figure 5.
The effects of SMP-3 extract on paw edema (a), IL-1β (b), PGE-2 (c), IL-8 (d), and NO (e) level in gouty arthritis rats. Values shown are mean ± SEM (n=8). ∗∗P < 0.01 and ∗P < 0.05 compared with the normal control group; #P < 0.05 and ##P < 0.01 compared with the MSU control group. CON, normal control group; MSU, monosodium urate control group; COL, colchicine group; SMP-3, SMP-3 group.