TABLE 3.
Effect of MPTA on reproductive function in rats (n = 12).
| Groups | Ovary weight (g) | Uterus weight (g) | Number of corpus luteum | Average number of nidation | Average number of live fetuses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120.50 mg/kg | 0.13 ± 0.02 | 5.77 ± 0.59 | 13.92 ± 2.35 | 14.00 ± 1.21 | 3.67 ± 2.99 |
| 30.12 mg/kg | 0.14 ± 0.02 | 5.46 ± 0.68 | 13.67 ± 1.30 | 13.17 ± 1.27 | 11.08 ± 2.19 |
| 7.53 mg/kg | 0.14 ± 0.02 | 6.13 ± 0.85 | 14.92 ± 1.44 | 13.67 ± 1.56 | 13.42 ± 1.68 |
| Negative control | 0.14 ± 0.02 | 5.57 ± 0.35 | 14.00 ± 1.41 | 13.25 ± 1.86 | 13.58 ± 1.62 |
Note: Data are compared with negative controls, and * indicates significant differences (p < 0.05).