Table 3.
Pathological marker enzymes and immune parameters in serum/blood.
| Variables | Reference O. niloticus | Exposed O. niloticus | % change over reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| AST (U/L) | 4.87 ± 0.19 | 21.6 ± 0.21* | + 343.53 |
| ALT (U/L) | 8.31 ± 0.33 | 34 ± 1.5* | + 309.14 |
| ALP (U/L) | 7.2 ± .67 | 55.7 ± 4.5* | + 673.61 |
| CK (U/L) | 10.6 ± 1.0 | 63 ± 3.9* | + 494.33 |
| Alb (mg/dl) | 1.8 ± 0.11 | 0.92 ± 0.09* | − 48.88 |
| Glo (mg/dl) | 0.87 ± 0.08 | 3.7 ± 0.11* | + 157.22 |
| A/G ratio | 2.06 ± 0.18 | 0.25 ± 0.03* | − 87.86 |
| TLC (103/mm3) | 29.4 ± 3.2 | 65 ± 2.8* | + 121.08 |
| Neutrophils% | 27 ± 2.6 | 89 ± 4.5* | + 229.62 |
| Lymphocytes% | 33 ± 5.4 | 70 ± 6.7* | + 112.12 |
| Eosinophils% | 1.7 ± 0.2 | 8.4 ± 0.15* | + 394.11 |
| Basophils% | 0 ± 0.0 | 10 ± .9* | – |
| Monocytes% | 16.4 ± 3.3 | 28 ± 2.9* | + 70.73 |
| Respiratory burst | 1.2 ± 0.24 | 15.3 ± 0.16* | + 1175 |
| NOS (mol/mL) | 5 ± 0.9 | 26 ± 2.2* | + 420 |
All values are given as mean ± SEM (n = 15); t-test was used for statistical analysis; Asterisk indicates significant difference at p < 0.05; + or – indicates increase or decrease over reference.