Table 1.
Effect of watermelon rind ethanol extract on organ weights and total protein in lead-exposed rats.
| CON | Pb | WM + Pb | Pb + WM | WM - Pb | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart (g/kg b.w) | 3.6 ± 0.4 | 4.5 ± 0.7* | 3.8 ± 0.3# | 4.0 ± 0.3*# | 3.9 ± 0.3*# |
| Kidney (g/kg b.w) | 2.7 ± 0.2 | 3.5 ± 0.6* | 3.4 ± 0.3* | 3.2 ± 0.3* | 3.3 ± 0.4* |
| Liver (g/kg b.w) | 24.6 ± 0.4 | 26.9 ± 9.9 | 25.0 ± 3.4 | 24.5 ± 3.4 | 26.9 ± 3.9 |
| Total protein (g/dl) | 6.5 ± 0.1 | 5.4 ± 0.2* | 6.3 ± 0.1# | 5.9 ± 0.2# | 6.2 ± 0.3# |
Values are expressed as mean ± SEM of 6 rats per group; *p < 0.05 vs CON, #p < 0.05 vs Pb group. Data were analyzed by one-way ANOVA and Bonferroni's Post hoc analysis; CON; control, Pb; lead, WM + Pb; watermelon rind pre-treated group, Pb + WM; watermelon rind post-treated group, WM – Pb; watermelon rind simultaneous treated group.