TABLE 4

Summary of baseline characteristics (± S.E.M.) before chronic dosing in 5/6 nephrectomized rats

Differences not significant for any treatment within a given parameter.

ParameterVehicle (n = 12)0.3 mg/kg (n = 12)1 mg/kg (n = 12)3 mg/kg (n = 12)
PTH (pg/ml)1089 ± 751074 ± 1011117 ± 1311101 ± 88
Creatinine (mg/dl)1.09 ± 0.041.07 ± 0.031.06 ± 0.031.08 ± 0.04
Body weight (g)316 ± 3317 ± 4325 ± 5324 ± 6