Table 1.
Demographic variables of the included subjects
| Subjects | Number of patient | Median age (yr) |
|---|---|---|
| Group I: patients with active ulcerative colitis (UC) |
23 (8 male, 15 female) |
42.4 |
| Group IIa: patients with quiescent UC with mild intestinal inflammation |
17 (6 male, 11 female) |
42.3 |
| Group IIb: patients with quiescent UC |
29 (14 male, 15 female) |
52.3 |
| Group III: patients’ consanguineous relatives |
47 (23 male, 24 female) |
40.1 |
| Group IV: patients’ non-consanguineous relatives | 33 (17 male, 16 female) | 52.5 |