Table I.
SO2 improves cardiac function in diabetic rats. Effects of SO2 on LVEDD, LVESD, EF and FS% in diabetic rats.
| Group | control group | STZ group | STZ+SO2 group | HDX group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LVEDD (mm) | 4.77±0.59 | 6.27±0.32a | 5.26±0.31b | 6.50±0.42a |
| LVESD (mm) | 2.50±0.18 | 4.17±0.21a | 3.10±0.26b | 4.56±0.71a |
| EF (%) | 85.35±2.27 | 68.03±0.90a | 79.40±1.56b | 63.80±3.68a |
| FS (%) | 46.27±2.73 | 32.77±1.46a | 41.57±1.43b | 30.35±2.62a |
Values are expressed as mean ± standard deviation (n=7).
a
P<0.05 vs. control group
b
P<0.05 vs. STZ group. SO2, sulfur dioxide; LVEDD, left ventricular end-diastolic dimension; LVESD, left ventricular end-systolic diameter; EF, ejection fraction; FS, fractional shortening; STZ, streptozotocin; HDX, L-Aspartic acid β-hydroxamate.