Table 2.
Comparison of the liver histological changes in the rats in each group (x̅ ± s)
| Group | n | Fatty level | Inflammation level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control group | 10 | 0.00±0.00 | 0.00±0.00 |
| 4-week MD | 10 | 0.84±0.40① | 0.30±0.45① |
| 8-week MD | 10 | 2.30±0.64①,② | 0.80±0.40①,② |
| 12-week MD | 9 | 3.00±0.47①,②,③ | 1.33±0.47①,②,③ |
| 16-week MD | 8 | 3.57±0.56①,②,③,④ | 2.00±0.50①,②,③,④ |
| F value | 83.315 | 18.919 | |
| P value | < 0.001 | < 0.001 |
①
P < 0.05, compared with the control group;
②
P < 0.05, compared with the 4-week model group;
③
P < 0.05, compared with the 8-week model group;
④
P < 0.05, compared with the 12-week model group.