n | cGMP (pmol/g tissue) | −cGMP / +cGMP (pmol PO4/min/mg protein) | PKG Activity Ratio | Tension (mg) | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Control | 9 | 0.6 ± 0.1 | 1.4 ± 0.4 / 12 ± 1 | 0.12 ± 0.02 | 610 ± 90 |
SNP (0.1 mM) | 9 | 4.8 ± 0.8* | 3.3 ± 0.6 / 16 ± 4 | 0.19 ± 0.02* | 570 ± 40 |
Control | 6 | 1.4 ± 0.3 | 2.5 ± 0.3 / 29 ± 4 | 0.08 ± 0.01 | 550 ± 50 |
SNP (5.0 mM) | 6 | 20 ± 3* | 8.9 ± 3.1* / 27 ± 6 | 0.27 ± 0.03* | 560 ± 40 |
Values are mean ± S.E. Means were compared with their controls by using a paired Student’s t test.
* Significantly different from control (P < .05).