- Comparison of hydroxyproline level between different groups.
| Groups | n | Median (Q1-Q3) | Groups differences | P-value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 1.54 (1.40-1.77) µ/mL | p<0.01† | <0.001* |
| 2 | 8 | 1.48 (1.29-1.61) µ/mL | - | |
| 3 | 8 | 1.31 (1.24-1.42) µ/mL | - | |
| 4 | 8 | 1.19 (0.71-1.33) µ/mL | p<0.01† |
Kriskal-Wallis with Scheffe post hoc test was used to assess differences between the groups. Results presented as median (interquartile range: Q1-Q3) due to nonparametric distribution. †Group 1 versus group 4, *Comparison of hydroxyproline between groups, group 1: control, group 2: spongostane group, group 3: low-dose berberine (BBR), group 4: high-dose BBR