[Table/Fig-1]:
Activity of GST and TAC in blood and saliva.
| Group-1A. 1A. Alcoholics; Before withdrawl (n=60) | 1B. Alcoholics; After withdrawl (n=60) | Group-2 Controls (n =30) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| GST, Hemolysate (IU/g Hb)a | 2.92 ± 0.25 * | 3.42 ± 0.22 *,** | 3.54± 0.15 |
| GST,saliva (IU/L)a | 0.97± 0.16 * | 1.33 ± 0.30 NS,** | 1.37 ± 0.36 |
| TAC, Plasma (mmol/L) | 1.95 ± 0.37 * | 3.62 ± 0.55 NS,** | 3.98 ± 0.63 |
| TAC,saliva (mmol/L) | 0.66 ± 0.28 * | 1.39 ± 0.21*, ** | 1.54 ± 0.19 |
| Amylase, Serum (IU/L)a | 101 ± 15.3* | 139 ± 6.3 NS,** | 143 ± 15.6 |
| Amylase, Saliva (IU/L)a | 112 ± 16* | 154 ± 16 *,** | 165 ± 12 |