TABLE 2.
Oxygen Uptake of PMA-Stimulated Granulocytes
| Outcome | Children With Autism (n = 10) | TD Children (n = 10) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latency, s | 42 ± 5 | 30 ± 6 | .07 |
| Maximum rate of O2 uptake, (nmol O2) × (min × mg protein)−1 | 1.9 ± 0.5 | 8 ± 1 | .003 |
| Total O2 consumed in 5 minutes, (nmol O2) × (mg protein)−1 | 28 ± 8 | 70.5 ± 0.4 | .005 |
Oxygen uptake rates were evaluated in 5 mM glucose-, calcium-, and magnesium-supplemented Hanks buffer saline solution without phenol red (20°–22°C) before and after adding 20 mg PMA × mL−1 and are presented as means ± SDs.