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Plasma BNP level, MDA content and SOD activity in the myocardium.
| Sham | HF | HF+IMD | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BNP (pg/ml) | 154.16±33.34 | 1089.75±124.22a | 784.51±190.81a,b |
| MDA (nmol/mgprot) | 0.98±0.25 | 1.47±0.09a | 1.29±0.18a,b |
| SOD (U/mgprot) | 404.10±21.95 | 296.37±60.90a | 354.66±16.96a,b |
Data are presented as the mean ± standard deviation.
P<0.05 vs. sham group
P<0.05 vs. HF group. BNP, B-type natriuretic peptide; MDA, malondialdehyde; SOD, superoxide dismutase; HF, heart failure; IMD, intermedin.
