Effects of T. spiralis infection on maximal contraction induced by high K+ depolarization in LM and CM of ferret jejunum
| No. Animals | Max. Contraction | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Longitudinal muscle | Circular muscle | ||
| g/mm2 | |||
| Control | 6 | 0.9 ± 0.1 | 1.0 ± 0.2 |
| Day 8 PI | 6 | 1.5 ± 0.33-a | 2.5 ± 0.33-a |
| Day 30 PI | 5 | 2.6 ± 0.63-a | 2.1 ± 0.43-a |
| Day 60 PI | 5 | 2.1 ± 0.23-a | 1.9 ± 0.23-a |
Values are mean from ≥8 muscle strips in each group. Comparisons were made using one-way ANOVA followed by Bonferroni’s t test for pairwise multiple comparison.
↵3-a Statistically significant difference from respective control value (p < .05).