Fig. 1From: The effects of L-carnitine on renal function and gene expression of caspase-9 and Bcl-2 in monosodium glutamate‐induced ratsSerum biochemical parameters measured after 6 months in the experimental groups. a BUN, b creatinine, c uric acid, d Ca, e P, f Total protein was measured using an enzymatic colorimetric method. Control without any treatment, sham treated with normal saline (solvent of the Monosodium Glutamate and L-carnitine), L-ca 200 received the L-carnitine 200 mg/kg b.w, MSG treated with 3 g/kg b. w. day, MSG-LC100 received 3 g/kg MSG and 100 mg/kg L-carnitine b.w.day, MSG-LC200 received 3 g/kg MSG and 200 mg/kg L-carnitine b.w.day for 6 months. Data are expressed as Mean ± SEM, in each graph. There were no significant differences between the columns containing at least one similar letter. However, different letters reveal a significant difference (p < 0.05)Back to article page