Table 1. Metabolic and physiological variables of experimental rats.
| Variable | Control | DMED | ADSCs | ADSCs-EGFP | ADSCs-iNOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial weight (g) | 268.0 ± 12.7 | 268.9 ± 8.6 | 268.4 ± 7.9 | 266.6 ± 12.9 | 270.7 ± 11.3 |
| Final weight (g) | 596.0 ± 54.5 | 274.8 ± 18.1* | 284.5 ± 22.3* | 281.8 ± 17.3* | 285.1 ± 18.8* |
| Initial fasting glucose (mmol/L) | 6.3 ± 0.5 | 6.2 ± 0.3 | 6.2 ± 0.4 | 6.2 ± 0.5 | 6.2 ± 0.4 |
| Final fasting glucose (mmol/L) | 6.2 ± 0.3 | 30.8 ± 2.0* | 29.4 ± 2.1* | 30.3 ± 1.6* | 30.0 ± 2.8* |
| MAP (mmHg) | 104.4 ± 5.7 | 105.1 ± 7.7 | 105.8 ± 6.3 | 102.0 ± 7.7 | 108.4 ± 6.4 |
Notes:
DMED, diabetes mellitus-induced erectile dysfunction; ADSCs, adipose-derived stem cells; iNOS, inducible nitric oxide synthase; MAP, mean arterial pressure.
*
P < 0.05 vs. control group. Data expressed as mean ± standard deviation.