Table 3.
Protein concentrations relative to control fetuses
| Protein | Control (n = 8) | IUGR (n = 8) |
|---|---|---|
| PDK1 | 1.0 ± 0.06 | 0.97 ± 0.04 |
| PDK4 | 1.0 ± 0.09 | 0.85 ± 0.08 |
| PDH | 1.0 ± 0.06 | 0.94 ± 0.03 |
| p-PDHE1α (Ser293):PDH ratio | 1.0 ± 0.08 | 0.74 ± 0.04* |
| PDP1 | 1.0 ± 0.06 | 0.96 ± 0.03 |
| PDP2 | 1.0 ± 0.04 | 1.1 ± 0.05 |
Values are relative to control and expressed as means ± SE. IUGR, intrauterine growth restriction; PDH, pyruvate dehydrogenase; p-PDHE1α, phospho-PDH complex E1α subunit; PDK, pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase; PDP, pyruvate dehydrogenase phosphatase.
P < 0.05.