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Table 20 Using the Rota rod apparatus, measured the levels of neuromuscular coordination and grip strength (Motor coordination) in all three groups of male Wistar rats on days 7th, 15th, and 22nd

From: Neuroprotective action of Smilax china ethanolic bark extract in treatment of a prominent aging disorder: Parkinson’s disease induced by rotenone

Treatment group

Rota Rod Test (Counts)

Group

7th day

15th day

21st day

Group-1 (Control)

106.8 ± 1.12

108.4 ± 1.13

123.8 ± 1.03

Group-2 (Induction)

27.8 ± 2.10a

17.8 ± 5.60a

10.4 ± 5.62a

Group-3 (Standard)

39 ± 6.15*

61.6 ± 1.12*

66.6 ± 5.32*

Group-4 (Treatment-I)

36.8 ± 6.12*

53.2 ± 6.90*

64.2 ± 6.30*

Group-5 (Treatment-II)

27.9 ± 2.10*

55.2 ± 6.10*

68.2 ± 8.30*

  1. Average standard error of the mean; sample size = 6. The use of one-way ANOVA: Multiple comparison using the Tukey–Kramer method: ap < 0.005 in comparison with normal control; *p < 0.005 in comparison with the Induction group