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Table 1 Effects of dexamethasone on the body weight, body weight gain, total food intake and total water intake in rats

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

  1. Values are given as the mean ± standard error of the mean (SEM)
  2. *** P < 0.001 (vs. control group)