Table I.
Characteristics of the study subjects used in reduced representation bisulphite sequencing.
| Characteristic | Chondroitin sulphate responder | Chondroitin sulphate non-responder |
|---|---|---|
| Number of participants | 5 | 5 |
| Male, n (%) | 3 (60) | 3 (60) |
| Mean age at baseline, yrs (SD) | 65.0 (2.76) | 65.6 (6.50) |
| Mean baseline SJDI score (SD) | 8.2 (0.40) | 7.8 (1.16) |
| Mean 3-mth follow-up SJDI score after CS treatment (SD) | 5.4 (0.80) | 8.8 (0.75) |
CS, chondroitin sulphate; SD, standard deviation; SJDI, sum of joint dysfunction index.