From: Effects of dexamethasone on the expression of β1-, β2- and β3-adrenoceptor mRNAs in skeletal and left ventricle muscles in rats
Group
Parameters
Control (n = 15)
Dexamethasone (n = 16)
Body weight (g)
288 ± 3
220 ± 5***
Body weight gain (g)
16 ± 3
−52 ± 3***
Total food intake (g)
199 ± 0.1
189 ± 5.3
Total water intake (g)
464 ± 24
475 ± 26