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Internal organ mass at the end of the experiment in DEX-treated rats.
| Group | Heart (g) | Liver (g) | Spleen (g) | Thymus (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEX PL (n = 7) | 0.83 ± 0.11 | 10.26 ± 0.93 | 0.25 ± 0.04 $ | 0.090 ± 0.053 $ |
| DEX SUP (n = 8) | 0.92 ± 0.09 | 11.08 ± 1.34 | 0.30 ± 0.03 $ | 0.148 ± 0.091 # |
| CON (n = 6) | 0.92 ± 0.10 | 11.88 ± 2.16 | 0.65 ± 0.06 | 0.372 ± 0.054 |
Results are expressed as mean ± SD, # p < 0.001 vs. CON, $ p < 0.0001 vs. CON.
