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Clinical parameters of study population
| Odor status | Subject clone | Organoleptic scorea | Volatile sulfur compound concn (ppb)b | Tongue coating | BANA test result for tongue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malodor | M1 | 3 | 350 | + | +/− |
| M2 | 4 | 411 | + | − | |
| M3 | 3 | 452 | + | +/− | |
| M4 | 4 | 642 | + | +/− | |
| M5 | 4 | 346 | + | − | |
| M6 | 4 | 749 | + | + | |
| Healthy | H1 | 1 | 87 | − | − |
| H2 | 2 | 160 | + | +/− | |
| H3 | 2 | 144 | + | − | |
| H4 | 2 | 113 | − | − | |
| H5 | 2 | 132 | − | +/− |
A score of ≥2 is associated with malodor.
A level of >200 ppb is associated with malodor (Halimeter; Interscan Corporation).
