Statistical analysis
Data were assessed for normality using the D’Agostino-Pearson normality test and comparison between the groups were performed using ANOVA with Dunnett’s multiple comparisons test. A Pearson correlation analysis was performed to verify the linear associations between the groups. P values <0.05 were considered statistically significant. Prism version 7, GraphPad Software, was used for this analysis. Only significant p-values are displayed.