TABLE 2.
Gastrocnemius muscle mass, total protein and RNA content in control and irradiated mice.
| Treatment | n | Gastroc mass (mg, AM ± SE) | Protein (mg/muscle, AM ± SE) | RNA (mg/muscle, AM ± SE) | Protein/RNA (AM ± SE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control | 6 | 101 ± 1.3 | 13.9 ± 1.6 | 126 ± 3 | 0.11 ± 0.01 |
| 4x4 Gy | 7 | 102 ± 2.5 | 10.3 ± 1.6 | 116 ± 9 | 0.09 ± 0.02 |
| 16 Gy | 6 | 98 ± 1.4 | 9.1 ± 0.5* | 101 ± 10* | 0.09 ± 0.01 |
n = number of animals; AM ± SE = means ± standard error; Gastroc = gastrocnemius; mg = milligram; Gy = Gray;
*
= statistically different from Control