Table 6.
Effect of the intra-amniotic administration of apple fraction soluble extracts on Paneth cells.
| Treatment Group | Crypt Paneth Cell Number | Paneth Cell Diameter (µm) |
|---|---|---|
| NI | 1.22 ± 0.03 c | 1.37 ± 0.02 c |
| H2O | 1.04 ± 0.01 ᵈ | 1.5 ± 0.02 ᵃ |
| AJ | 1.31 ± 0.04 bc | 1.45 ± 0.02 ᵃᵇ |
| APo | 1.44 ± 0.04 ᵃ | 1.43 ± 0.02 b |
| APu | 1.38 ± 0.04 b | 1.45 ± 0.02 ᵃᵇ |
Values are the means ± SEM, n = 5. a–d Treatment groups not indicated by the same letter in the same column are significantly different (p < 0.05) by Duncan’s post-hoc test.