Table 1.
Plasma electrolyte concentrations, renal 24-h electrolyte excretion, GFRs, and food intake in β3-AR+/+ and β3-AR−/− mice
| Electrolytes | β3-AR+/+ | β3-AR−/− | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plasma | ||||
| Na+ (mEq/l) | 139.0 ± 5.57 | 141.3 ± 0.67 | NS | |
| K+ (mEq/l) | 6.73 ± 0.29 | 6.43 ± 0.19 | NS | |
| Cl− (mEq/l) | 108.0 ± 3.22 | 106.3 ± 2.67 | NS | |
| Ca2+ (mEq/l) | 3.16 ± 0.53 | 3.34 ± 0.44 | NS | |
| Urine | ||||
| Na+ (mEq/24 hr) | 019 ± 0.02 | 0.27 ± 0.01 | P < 0.01 | |
| K+ (mEq/24 hr) | 0.18 ± 0.02 | 0.23 ± 0.01 | P < 0.05 | |
| Cl− (mEq/24 hr) | 0.45 ± 0.04 | 0.59 ± 0.03 | P < 0.01 | |
| Ca2+ (mEq/24 hr) | 0.005 ± 0.0006 | 0.005 ± 0.0005 | NS | |
| GFR (μl/min) | 235.5 ± 20.76 | 253.8 ± 30.94 | NS | |
| Food intake (g) | 5.07 ± 0.08 | 5.14 ± 0.08 | NS |
Values are means ± SEM of measurements in 8 mice/genotype. Statistical analysis was performed using an unpaired t test.
GFR, glomerular filtration rate; NS, not significant.