Table 1.
The body weight and fasting glucose before and after cell transplantation in each group. Data are expressed as mean ± standard deviation from N = 14 per group. ∗p < 0.05 vs the control group. ▵p < 0.05 vs the DEM group.
| Variable | Normal (n = 9) | DED (n = 9) | ADSCs (n = 9) | EPCs (n = 9) | ADSCs/EPCs (n = 9) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial | |||||
| Body weight(g) | 288.56 ± 22.13 | 290.13 ± 20.26 | 296.76 ± 21.22 | 302.54 ± 20.19 | 288.89 ± 19.07 |
| Fasting glucose (mmol/L) | 5.78 ± 0.49 | 5.82 ± 0.52 | 5.76 ± 0.50 | 5.88 ± 0.61 | 5.91 ± 0.43 |
| Final (after 12 weeks) | |||||
| Body weight(g) | 589.35 ± 41.32 | 225.12 ± 18.72∗ | 230.66 ± 19.13∗▵ | 239.82 ± 20.45∗▵ | 229.46 ± 22.78∗▵ |
| Fasting glucose (mmol/L) | 5.83 ± 0.51 | 27.71 ± 2.45∗ | 28.32 ± 1.69∗▵ | 28.11 ± 2.02∗▵ | 27.30 ± 1.95∗▵ |