Sub-acute study | Â | Experimental group: | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Parameter in BAL fluid | Sentinels | Shams | ZnO | ZnO |
(n = 2) | 0 wk | 0 wk | 3 wks | |
 | (n = 6) | (n = 6) | (n = 6) | |
Total cells/mouse, n × 103 | 105.0 ± 27.0 | 92.7 ± 8.6 | 150.3 ± 14.9** | 67.0 ± 11.2 |
Total protein, μg/mL | 122.2 ± 2.9 | 135.5 ± 6.8 | 125.5 ± 4.1 | 131.3 ± 5.8 |
LDH activity, U/L | 63 ± 18 | 46 ± 4 | 32 ± 9 | 93 ± 23** |