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Table 3 Effect of MELCL on atherogenic index and percentage protection of various groups

From: Pharmacodynamic findings for the usefulness of Luffa cylindrica (L.) leaves in atherosclerosis therapy with supporting antioxidant potential

Group

Atherogenic Index

% Protection

Normal

1.09 ± 0.017

-

Hyperlipidemic Control

8.06 ± 0.011

-

Atorvastatin(10mg/kg)

1.08 ± 0.014**

76.93

MELCL(100mg/kg)

1.39 ± 0.07*

73.62

MELCL(200mg/kg)

1.10 ± 0.017**

76.82

  1. Values are expressed as mean ± S.E.M; n=6, *P<0.05, **P<0.01, ***P<0.
  2. MELCL Methanolic extract of Luffa cylindrica (L.) leaves