Table 1.
Physiological Characteristics of Control and Salt-Depleted Mice
| Mouse type | n | Body weight (g) | Water intake (ml/day) | PRA (ng Al/ml/h) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial | Final | ||||
| Control WT | 3 | 24.9 ± 0.8 | 24.4 ± 0.8 | 3.8 ± 1.1 | 765 ± 110 |
| Control TG | 6 | 25.8 ± 2.1 | 26.4 ± 1.2 | 4.0 ± 0.6 | 1057 ± 221 |
| Salt-depleted WT | 3 | 26.6 ± 1.8 | 20.9 ± 1.7 | 4.9 ± 1.2 | 4978 ± 1685 |
| Salt-depleted TG | 6 | 24.0 ± 1.1 | 19.3 ± 0.8 | 6.0 ± 1.9 | 3604 ± 1655 |
Values are means ± SE. n, number of mice; WT, wild-type mice; TG, transgenic mice; PRA, plasma renin activity.