Table 1.
Effect on sulforaphane on biochemical parameters, blood pressure and kidney weight.
| Parameter | Young Control | Aged Control | Young+Sulforaphane | Aged+Sulforaphane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plasma creatinine (mg/dL) | 1.51 ± 0.14 | 3.03 ± 0.77 * | 1.61 ± 0.25 | 1.33 ± 0.19 # |
| Absolute kidney weight (mg) | 920.00 ± 51.15 | 1378.40 ± 37.51 * | 1000.60 ± 7.98 | 1351.12 ± 32.02 * |
| Relative kidney weight (mg/g body wt) | 3.19 ± 0.05 | 3.27 ± 0.03 | 3.38 ± 0.03 | 3.41 ± 0.15 |
| Blood pressure (mmHg) | 103.62 ± 2.48 | 101.90 ± 1.74 | 107.36 ± 0.26 | 100.57 ± 5.38 |
| Blood glucose (mg/dL) | 120.75 ± 2.17 | 112.00 ± 4.73 | 121.60 ± 2.73 | 128.20 ± 2.73 # |
* p < 0.05 vs. Young control; # p < 0.05 vs. Aged Control.