Table 2.
The collagen component in the ECM of the IMCT of the human skeletal muscle (n = 38).
| Characteristic | Y Men (n = 10) | E Men (n = 12) | E Women (n = 16) | Y vs. E Men p-Value | E Men vs. Women p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| collagen content (% area) (10× magnification) | 5.99 ± 1.34 | 10.0 2 ± 3.69 | 9.90 ± 1.50 | 0.001 *** | 0.927 |
| collagen content (% area) (20× magnification) | 2.95 ± 1.59 | 6.87 ± 1.79 | 6.58 ± 1.12 | 0.001 *** | 0.995 |
| Fat infiltration | 0 | 9 (75%) | 12 (75%) | NA | NA |
| Muscle atrophy | 0 | 10 (83%) | 13 (81.25%) | NA | NA |
Unpaired, two-sample t-test, NA: not applicable. Values are presented as numbers or means ± SD. Y: Young; E: Elderly; *** p ≤ 0.001.