Table 1.
Characteristics of controls and haemodialysis patients
| Controls (n = 8) | Haemodialysis (n = 8) | Pvalue | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender (male : female) | 5 : 3 | 5 : 3 | |
| Age (years) | 38 ± 9 | 58 ± 13 | 0.003 |
| Weight (kg) | 71 ± 13 | 68 ± 14 | 0.798 |
| Serum creatinine (µmol l−1) | 84 ± 16 | 625 ± 206 | 0.001 |
| Serum albumin (g l−1) | 40 ± 3 | 30 ± 7 | 0.022 |
| Serum AAG (g l−1) | 0.63 ± 0.15 | 1.52 ± 0.60 | 0.010 |
Data are presented as mean ± s.d.