Table 3.
General characteristics in RVD pigs before and 4 weeks after intrarenal administration of free ELP (not bound to VEGF)
| Parameter | RVD (6 Weeks) | RVD+ELP (10 Weeks) |
|---|---|---|
| Body weight (kg) | 47.4±6.6 | 48.4±7.5 |
| Degree of stenosis (%) | 74.2±8.1a | 74.9±7.3a |
| MAP (mmHg) | 133.1±4.5a | 133.3±6.3a |
| RVR (mmHg/ml per min) | 0.52±0.1a | 0.45±0.1a |
| Cortical volume (cc) | 75.6±9.0a | 79.8±9.3a |
| Medullary volume (cc) | 27.1±6.8a | 23.1±2.5a |
Parameters were obtained at 6 and 10 weeks. MAP, mean arterial pressure; RVR, renal vascular resistance.
a
P<0.05 versus Normal.