Table 2 Changes in Hepatic Cu, Zn-SOD, and Mn-SOD, and Serum Ceruloplasmin in Mice Fed Copper-Deficient (CuD) Diet for 5 Weeks in Comparison with Those Fed Copper Adequate (CuA) Diet

From: Metallothionein Inhibits Myocardial Apoptosis in Copper-Deficient Mice: Role of Atrial Natriuretic Peptide

 

Cu,Zn–SOD (U/mg protein)

Mn–SOD (U/mg protein)

Ceruloplasmin (μg/ml)

CuA/MT−

150.9 ± 8.7

4.9 ± 1.6

109.3 ± 14.3

CuA/MT+

145.1 ± 11.1

4.9 ± 1.8

112.5 ± 9.6

CuD/MT−

88.5 ± 12.6*

4.4 ± 1.1

23.7 ± 9.6*

CuD/MT+

90.5 ± 9.2*

4.0 ± 1.4

31.0 ± 7.9*

  1. *Significantly different from controls (both CuA/MT− and CuD/MT+, p < 0.05).
  2. Data are expressed as mean ± sd (n = 6).
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