Table 3.
Level of oxidative stress and endogenous antioxidants in acute and chronic Schizophrenic patients
| Parameter | Acute (n = 40) | Chronic (n = 10) | Z-value (p) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDA (nmol/gmHb) | 0.058 ± 0.017 | 0.076 ± 0.011a | 5.18 (0.005) |
| GSH (mg/dl) | 36.02 ± 3.78 | 32.03 ± 2.79a | 3.74 (0.005) |
| Bilirubin (mg/dl) | 0.63 ± 0.13 | 0.64 ± 0.14NS | 0.20 (NS) |
| Total proteins (gm/dl) | 7.03 ± 0.66 | 6.22 ± 0.75a | 3.24 (0.005) |
| Albumin (gm/dl) | 4.11 ± 0.51 | 3.75 ± 0.51a | 2.00 (0.025) |
| Uric acid (mg/dl) | 3.40 ± 0.48 | 3.19 ± 0.45NS | 1.30 (NS) |
Values are mean ± SD
NS not significant
aSignificant change