Table 3 Effect of MT on Expression of ANP mRNA by Copper Deficiencya

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

 

CuD

CuA

CuD/CuA

Non–TG (MT−)

96.4 ± 0.6

27.1 ± 2.3

3.56

MT–TG (MT+)

26.2 ± 1.4*

18.7 ± 3.5

1.40*

  1. aFollow Figure 4.
  2. *Significantly different from the non-TG mice (p < 0.05).
  3. Values are means ± sd (n = 10–15).
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