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Table 5 The morphometric analysis in experimental groups reflecting the pancreatic islets number and areas

From: Hypoglycemic and pancreatic protective effects of Portulaca oleracea extract in alloxan induced diabetic rats

 

Group I

(Control)

Group II

(PO –Control)

Group III

(Diabetic group)

Group IV

(PO-diabetic)

The mean number of Pancreatic islets

2.9 ± 0.07

3.1 ± 0.06

a2.3 ± 0.08

a,b3.9 ± 0.09

The mean average of pancreatic islets area

159.9 μm ± 3.3

162.3 μm ± 3.5

a85.1 μm ± 3.4

a,b180.5 μm ± 4.8

  1. Values are presented as means ± SEM
  2. aValue significantly different vs. PO- control group or bfrom diabetic group, at P < 0.05