Table 3. Correlation between liver FGF19 mRNA expression and HRQoL parameters in patients with non-cirrhotic PBC.
| Correlation coefficient (r) | p value | |
|---|---|---|
| PBC-40 | ||
| Other symptoms | 0.375 | 0.09 |
| Itch | 0.259 | 0.26 |
| Fatigue | 0.391 | 0.08 |
| Cognitive | 0.393 | 0.08 |
| Social and emotional | 0.101 | 0.67 |
| PBC-27 | ||
| Symptoms | 0.185 | 0.42 |
| Dryness | 0.519 | 0.02 |
| Itch | 0.259 | 0.26 |
| Fatigue | 0.345 | 0.12 |
| Cognitive | 0.386 | 0.08 |
| Emotional | 0.347 | 0.12 |
| Social | −0.021 | 0.93 |
| SF-36 | ||
| Physical Functioning | −0.411 | 0.07 |
| Role limitation-physical | −0.320 | 0.17 |
| Bodily Pain | −0.531 | 0.02 |
| General Health | −0.478 | 0.03 |
| Vitality | −0.345 | 0.14 |
| Social Functioning | −0.430 | 0.07 |
| Role limitation-emotional | −0.430 | 0.07 |
| Mental Health | −0.391 | 0.09 |
| Physical Component Summary | −0.498 | 0.02 |
| Mental Component Summary | −0.446 | <0.05 |
Abbreviations: FGF19 – fibroblast growth factor 19, HRQoL – health-related quality of life.