Table 3.

The X-ray scores (Mean ± SD, n = 6, *p < 0.05 vs. control, **p < 0.01 vs. control)

Groups	Scores
Control	1.67 ± 0.52
Rapamycin	3.67 ± 0.52**
3-Methyladenine	1.33 ± 0.52**
0.6 mg/kg β-ecdysterone	2.33 ± 0.52*
0.8 mg/kg β-ecdysterone	2.83 ± 0.41**
1.0 mg/kg β-ecdysterone	3.50 ± 0.55**