Table 2.
Changes of biochemical markers in plasma of the different groups
| Control (n = 8) | Salt loaded (n = 8) | Omega-3 salt loaded (n = 9) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Na+, mmol/L | 117.4 ± 3.59 | 145.11 ± 4.32 | 129.52 ± 6.44 |
| K+, mmol/L | 3.10 ± 0.19 | 3.981 ± 0.17 | 3.332 ± 0.26 |
| Ca2+, mg/dL | 8.98 ± 0.01 | 7.301 ± 0.11 | 8.531,2 ± 0.16 |
| Pi, mg/dL | 3.55 ± 0.30 | 4.811 ± 0.29 | 3.572 ± 0.12 |
| ALP, IU/L | 83.6 ± 8.54 | 62.21 ± 5.33 | 82.92 ± 7.02 |
| Creatinine, mg/dL | 0.62 ± 0.04 | 1.121 ± 0.02 | 0.781,2 ± 0.05 |
| Urea, mg/dL | 38.6 ± 2.24 | 64.01 ± 6.93 | 38.72 ± 1.81 |
| 1,25 (OH)2D3, pg/mL | 58.9 ± 3.49 | 21.01 ± 1.32 | 34.71,2 ± 1.42 |
| TGF-β1, pg/mL | 50.8 ± 4.16 | 227.61 ± 14.2 | 127.81,2 ± 4.02 |
Data expressed as means ± SEM. Number in parenthesis is the number of rats.
1
Significance calculated by LSD at P < 0.05 from control group.
2
Significance calculated by LSD at P < 0.05 from salt-loaded group.