Table 3

Effects of TAT and ALC on erythrocyte 2,3-DPG, serum phosphorus concentrations and blood pH in normal and diabetic rats

Animal group2,3-DPGPhosphoruspH
μmol/ml mg/dl
Normal rats
 Untreated (n = 11)5.6  ± 0.26.53  ± 0.317.45  ± 0.02
 TAT-treated (n = 9)5.7  ± 0.36.55  ± 0.437.44  ± 0.01
 ALC-treated (n = 8)5.7  ± 0.16.44  ± 0.257.48  ± 0.05
Diabetic rats
 Untreated (n = 13)4.1  ± 0.23-a 6.31  ± 0.427.35  ± 0.01
 TAT-treated (n = 14)5.1  ± 0.16.69  ± 0.347.39  ± 0.01
 ALC-treated (n = 13)5.1  ± 0.16.01  ± 0.287.38  ± 0.01
  • Values are mean ± S.E.M.

  • 3-a P < .05 vs. untreated normal rats.