Table I.

The 24 h proteinuria in STZ-diabetic rats.

Group	24 h proteinuria (mg/24 h)
Control	11.8±3.3
STZ	44.5±6.4a
STZ + H2S	26.6±6.1b
H2S	12.6±4.0

Values are expressed as the mean ± standard deviation.

^aP<0.05 vs. control group

^bP<0.05 vs. STZ group. STZ, streptozotocin; H₂S, hydrogen sulfide.