Table 3.
Effect of MPTA on auricular edema in mice (n = 10).
| Groups | Left ear weight (mg) | Right ear weight (mg) | Edema degree (mg) | Inhibition rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control | 15.8 ± 1.4 | 22.2 ± 1.4 | 6.4 ± 1.4 | — |
| PA | 15.4 ± 1.7 | 18.9 ± 2.2* | 3.5 ± 1.0** | 45.3 |
| MPTA 7.33 mg/kg | 15.3 ± 1.4 | 19.2 ± 2.4* | 3.9 ± 1.8* | 35.9 |
| MPTA 3.67 mg/kg | 15.4 ± 1.1 | 19.8 ± 1.9* | 4.4 ± 1.3* | 31.2 |
| MPTA 1.83 mg/kg | 15.5 ± 1.5 | 21.7 ± 2.2 | 6.2 ± 2.4 | 7.8 |
Comparison with the control group *P <0.05, **P <0.01.