Table 3 Phenotypic characteristics of control and Irradiated litters at E12.5 and E18.5
From: Impact of near continuous low dose rate neutron irradiation on pregnancy outcomes in mice
E12.5 | Control (n = 20) (Mean +/– SEM) | Radiation (n = 19) (Mean +/– SEM) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Implantation Rate^ | 8.15+/– 0.49 | 8.47+/– 0.45 | 0.461 |
Total Early Resorptions~ | 11 | 20 | 0.092 |
Viable Litter Size^ | 7.60+/– 0.50 | 7.42+/– 0.56 | 0.847 |
Maternal Weight Gain# (g) | 6.58+/- 0.27 | 5.53+/– 0.33 | 0.023* |
E18.5 | Control (n = 20)(Mean +/– SEM) | Radiation (n = 20)(Mean +/– SEM) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Implantation Rate^ | 8.20+/– 0.43 | 8.60+/– 0.47 | 0.353 |
Total Resorptions~ | 6 | 18 | 0.011* |
Viable Litter Size^ | 7.90+/– 0.42 | 7.60+/– 0.50 | 0.550 |
Fetal Weight* (g) | 1.16+/– 0.01 | 1.19+/– 0.02 | 0.311 |
Fetal Length# (mm) | 23.50+/– 0.11 | 23.32+/– 0.18 | 0.395 |
Fetal Anomalies& | 0 | 2 | n/a |
Placental Weight^ (g) | 0.091+/– 0.00 | 0.080+/– 0.00 | 0.013* |
Maternal Weight Gain# (g) | 17.76+/– 0.59 | 15.82+/– 0.60 | 0.062 |
