Table 2.
αT concentration levels in the plasma and the striatum of mice.
| Plasma (μM) | Striatum (nmol/g ww) | |
|---|---|---|
| Control females1 | 5.14 ± 1.32 | 23.19 ± 1.61 |
| Control males2 | 5.03 ± 2.50 | 20.06 ± 1.83 |
| MPTP females1 | 3.11 ± 0.63 | 22.23 ± 2.24 |
| MPTP males3 | 3.30 ± 1.45 | 18.90 ± 3.02 |
Data are presented as mean (±S.D.); 1n = 14; 2n = 15; 3n = 13; αT α-tocopherol; MPTP 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine; ww wet weight.