Research Article

Aspergillus awamori Feeding Modifies Lipid Metabolism in Rats

Table 4

Effect of Aspergillus awamori feeding on plasma GOT, TBARS, and 3-methylhistidine.

10% Butter 30% Butter
ControlExperimentControl Experiment

Plasma GOT (I/U)151 ± 5a148 ± 8a152 ± 6a136 ± 5b
Plasma TBARS (nmol MDA/mL of plasma) 3.55 ± 0.1b2.42 ± 0.09c5.62 ± 0.14a3.74 ± 0.16b
Plasma 3-methylhistidine (µmol/mL) 17 ± 4a12 ± 4c14 ± 4b10 ± 4c

Values are expressed as means ± standard error. Data were analyzed by two-way analysis of variance and Duncan’s multiple range test. Means with different superscripts significantly differ from each other. a-b-cMeans with different superscripts differ from each other ( 0.05).