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Table 5 Mean levels of TNF-α and TGF-β gene expression in the different studied groups

From: Hepatoprotective effect of Moringa oleifera extract on TNF-α and TGF-β expression in acetaminophen-induced liver fibrosis in rats

 

Parameters

Groups

TNF-α relative

TGF-B relative

Control group

1.26 ± 0.02

1.22 ± 0.02

Acetaminophen group

9.67 ± 0.47a

6.7 ± 0.23a

Treated group

2.28 ± 0.11a,b

1.69 ± 0.09a,b

Prophylactic group

1.43 ± 0.07b

1.19 ± 0.04b

  1. Values are expressed as mean ± standard error (SE)
  2. aSignificant difference at p < 0.05 compared to control group
  3. bSignificant difference at p < 0.05 compared to acetaminophen group