*2.8. Statistical Analysis*

All experiments were performed in triplicate. Results were reported as mean ± SD or SE. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey's test were used to establish significant differences (*p* < 0.05) and *t*-student for comparison of two samples or groups, using Statgraphics Centurion ® software (Statgraphics Inc, The Plains, VA, USA).
