Table 1.
Physiological parameters in FGR and NG piglets.
| NG (n = 8) | FGR (n = 8) | FGR + cECFC (n = 8) | NG + cECFC (n = 7) | FGR + MSC (n = 5) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body weight in grams (mean ± SEM) | 1968 ± 138.10 | 1023 ± 77.13**** | 1028 ± 88.96**** | 1743 ± 91.59 | 800 ± 35.78**** |
| Brain weight in grams (mean ± SEM) | 32.74 ± 0.50 | 29.97 ± 0.60* | 29.38 ± 1.18* | 32.03 ± 0.59 | 28.87 ± 0.82* |
| Liver weight in grams (mean ± SEM) | 51.24 ± 6.16 | 24.19 ± 1.86**** | 25.22 ± 2.77**** | 42.66 ± 2.94 | 21.49 ± 1.73**** |
| Brain:liver ratio (mean ± SEM) | 0.69 ± 0.07 | 1.30 ± 0.12** | 1.29 ± 0.17** | 0.78 ± 0.06 | 1.38 ± 0.11** |
| Mortality | 0/8 | 1/9 | 0/8 | 0/7 | 0/5 |
Piglet body weight, brain weight, liver weight, temperature, and mortality. Mean body weight was significantly lower in all FGR groups compared with NG piglets. Brain weight was significantly reduced in all FGR groups compared with the NG group. Mean brain to liver weight ratio was significantly higher in all FGR groups compared with NG piglets indicating asymmetric growth restriction in the FGR piglets. Values are the mean ± SEM. *p < 0.05; **p < 0.01; ****p < 0.0001 versus NG.