Table 2.
Effects of sarcosine on haematological parameters (Values are presented as mean ± S.D.; n = 4, means in the table followed by different letter are significantly different at the (p < 0.05) level).
| Parameter | Control | AlCl3 | Sarcosine | AlCl3 + sarcosine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WBC | 3.93 ± 0.29a | 6.32 ± 0.44c | 3.90 ± 0.08a | 5.82 ± 0.18b |
| RBC | 5.52 ± 1.12a | 6.82 ± 0.86a | 5.71 ± 0.35a | 6.53 ± 0.79a |
| HGB | 10.60 ± 0.71a | 12.63 ± 1.16b | 10.87 ± 0.85a | 12.52 ± 0.33b |
| HCT | 46.45 ± 2.10b | 39.56 ± 1.65a | 45.75 ± 2.35b | 41.72 ± 3.53a |
| MCH | 21.50 ± 0.57b | 17.55 ± 1.60a | 18.35 ± 0.56a | 17.04 ± 1.36a |
| MCV | 61.25 ± 1.89b | 56.11 ± 2.75a | 59.77 ± 2.70b | 54.50 ± 1.29a |
| MCHC | 31.65 ± 0.75a | 30.00 ± 1.92a | 30.75 ± 0.57a | 31.05 ± 0.47a |
| RDW-SD | 29.12 ± 2.01a | 48.83 ± 4.70c | 32.25 ± 2.06a | 41.37 ± 2.80b |
| RDW-CV | 15.50 ± 0.57a | 23.54 ± 2.31b | 17.46 ± 1.04a | 21.97 ± 1.32b |