Research Article

Effects of Diacetyl Flavoring Exposure in Mice Metabolism

Table 3

Open field test in male and female control groups and groups treated with 300 mg/kg/day of diacetyl.

GroupRound of analysisCrossing eventsStand-up eventsGrooming events

Females, control133.60 ± 1.4737.40 ± 2.942.40 ± 2.07
Females, 300 mg/kg/day diacetyl treatment123.20 ± 5.5929.20 ± 2.373.60 ± 1.89
Males, control124.33 ± 1.9228.33 ± 1.931.50 ± 0.50
Males, 300 mg/kg/day diacetyl treatment124.33 ± 3.5621.50 ± 1.523.17 ± 0.95
Females, control240.00 ±6.8531.00 ± 9.142.00 ± 0.45
Females, 300 mg/kg/day diacetyl treatment239.60 ± 7.5231.60 ± 6.873.80 ± 0.92
Males, control237.60 ± 3.3420.40 ± 5.772.60 ± 0.93
Males, 300 mg/kg/day diacetyl treatment242.00 ±2.5919.40 ± 2.012.40 ± 0.25