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Table 3 Body composition

From: Ghrelin therapy improves lung and cardiovascular function in experimental emphysema

 

C

ELA

Sal

Ghr

Sal

Ghr

Total mass (g)

20.1±0.9

19.8±1.1

13.2±0.8*

18.8±1.8#

Fat mass (g)

5.4±2.0

6.0±2.9

5.0±1.0

7.4±1.0

Lean mass (g)

11.6±2.3

13.2±2.9

8.2±1.1*

11.0±1.9#

  1. Values are means (±SD) of 10 animals in each group. C control, ELA elastase-induced emphysema, Sal i.p. injection of saline, Ghr i.p. injection of ghrelin. * vs. C-Sal. # vs. ELA-Sal
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Respiratory Research

ISSN: 1465-993X

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