Table 3.
Biochemical parameters for L-arginine induced pancreatitis
| Biochemical Parameter | Control (n=3) (mean) | L-arginine (n=6) (mean ± SD) | L-arginine + DMF (n=6) (mean ± SD) | P value (L-arginine vs L-arginine + DMF) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caspase 3(# per HPF) | 0 | 28.33 ± 2.22 | 4.25 ± 0.75 | 0.001 |
| Serum Amylase (U/L) | 700 | 4015 ± 440 | 1970 ± 260 | 0.014 |
| Pancreatic MDA (μM) | 1.9 | 5.9 ± 1.26 | 3.75 ± 0.38 | 0.04 |
| Serum LDH (mU/ml) | 60.12 | 75.65 ± 9.58 | 68.13 ± 24.64 | 0.17 |
| Pancreatic Trypsin (mU/ml) | 3.67 | 70.18 ±72 | 19.05 ± 11 | 0.18 |