Table 1.
Comparisons of soleus muscle sarcomere number and mass, body mass and tibia length immediately after immobilization, or after 3 weeks of remobilization during which rats were given plain drinking water, l-NAME (0.05% in water) or d-NAME (0.05% in water)
| Group | Soleus sarcomere number | Soleus mass (mg) | Body mass (g) | Tibia length (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immobilization (n = 6) | 3041 (267) | 24 (5) | 189 (12) | 33.2 (0.4) |
| Water (n = 7) | 4325 (235) | 53 (6) | 248 (16) | 36.1 (0.8) |
| l-NAME (n = 6) | 3967 (334)* | 45 (3)* | 229 (25) | 35.3 (0.9) |
| d-NAME (n = 6) | 3798 (335)* | 52 (6) | 237 (12) | 35.1 (0.2) |
Values shown are means (s.d.).
*
Mean value significantly different from that for rats given plain drinking water during remobilization (P < 0.05).