Table 2.
Hb, serum hepcidin-25, MCV and iron-related parameters before the start of OIT.
| Variable | Responder Group (n = 16) | Non-Responder Group (n = 35) |
|---|---|---|
| Hb 3 months before study (g/dL) | 9.5 ± 0.9 * | 10.3 ± 1.3 |
| Hb at start of study (g/dL) | 8.8 ± 1.2 * # | 10.1 ± 1.3 |
| Serum hepcidin-25 (ng/mL) | 10.8 ± 16.7 * | 32.8 ± 38.3 |
| MCV (fL) | 85.1 ± 5.3 * | 89.2 ± 3.7 |
| Serum ferritin 3 months before study (ng/mL) | 19.8 ± 12.3 | 30.6 ± 30.4 |
| Serum ferritin at start of study (ng/mL) | 17.7 ± 17.5 * | 33.5 ± 24.2 |
| Serum iron (μg/dL) | 67.3 ± 21.3 | 77.8 ± 28.7 |
| TIBC (μg/dL) | 307.8 ± 59.2 | 278.7 ± 42.3 |
| Serum transferrin (mg/dL) | 239.8 ± 49.0 * | 214.2 ± 38.3 |
| TSAT (%) | 22.9 ± 8.6 * | 30.0 ± 14.7 |
Data are expressed as mean ± SD. * p < 0.05, vs. non-responder group, # p < 0.05, vs. the data obtained at 3 months before the study. Hb, hemoglobin; MCV, mean corpuscular volume; TIBC, total iron-binding capacity; TSAT, transferrin saturation.