Comparison of BW, HW, and HW/BW values of rats in each group
| Groups | Number | BW (g) | HW (mg) | HW/BW (mg/g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control | 10 | 259.50 ± 1.74 | 955.80 ± 20.92 | 3.68 ± 0.62 |
| L-Thy | 8 | 202.50 ± 4.82 |
875.25 ± 18.87 |
4.34 ± 0.12 |
| L-Thy + SO2 | 9 | 231.11 ± 2.47# | 937.78 ± 14.41# | 4.06 ± 0.07 |
| L-Thy + SO2 + HDX | 8 | 209.38 ± 2.20& | 882.13 ± 23.20 | 4.22 ± 0.15 |
Values are presented as mean ± standard deviation. BW, body weight; HW, heart weight; L-Thy, levothyroxine; SO2, sulfur dioxide; HDX, hydrogen deuterium exchange. *p < 0.05