Table 1. Time evolution of body weight normotensive and hypertensive animals.

Evolution of body weight (g)
Groups	Initial	Final
Normotensive	233.4±7.1	480.2±10.2
Hypertensive	239.4±7.7	404.8±18.2*

Each value represents mean ± SEM.

^*p<0.05 indicates significant difference between the hypertensive group and the normotensive group. Student's T-test.