Table 3.
Changes in the localization of adipose tissue induced by infection.
| Adipose Tissue (%) | Control | Infected | Obese | Obese-Infected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perirenal | 61 ± 5.2 | 69 ± 2.5 a | 56 ± 8.6 b | 60 ± 3.6 |
| Suprascapular | 17 ± 4.3 | 11 ± 1.7 *,a | 23 ± 5.6 * | 18 ± 1.0 b |
| Visceral | 16 ± 3.0 | 17 ± 2 | 18 ± 7.3 | 17 ± 3.4 |
| Peritesticular | 6 ± 2.4 | 3 ± 0.4 * | 3 ± 0.5 * | 5 ± 1.3 |
Values are expressed as mean ± SD. * Indicates differences of groups versus control. Different letter indicates differences between treatments; P ≤ 0.05, ANOVA test, followed by a Tukey’s post hoc test.