Research Article

The Effects of Momordica balsamina Methanolic Extract on Kidney Function in STZ-Induced Diabetic Rats: Effects on Selected Metabolic Markers

Table 3

Effects of M. balsamina on the kidney-to-body weight ratio after a 5-week study ( in each group). Values are expressed as .

Experimental groupsFinal body weight (g)Kidney weight (g)Kidney : body weight ratio (%)

NC342.5 ± 9.921.11 ± 0.0810.32 ± 0.02
DC170 ± 7.39#1.37 ± 0.09#0.80 ± 0.02#
MB209 ± 11.331.01 ± 0.0310.53 ± 0.03
INS278.5 ± 7.51.14 ± 0.140.41 ± 0.06
MTF212.5 ± 0.040.97 ± 0.400.46 ± 0.023

by comparison with nondiabetic control; by comparison with diabetic control.