Table 6.
Enzyme activities of hepatitis B patients in comparison to controls
| Enzymes | Hepatitis B patients enzyme activity (n = 50) | Control subjects enzyme activity (n = 50) |
|---|---|---|
| Elongase | 0.48 ± 0.2* | 0.69 ± 0.2 |
| Δ-9 desaturase (C16) | 0.13 ± 0.03* | 0.15 ± 0.09 |
| Δ- 9 desaturase (C18) | 1.83 ± 0.7* | 1.53 ± 0.5 |
| Δ-5 desaturase | 7.1 ± 3.2* | 9.8 ± 7.2 |
| Δ-6 desaturase | 0.01 ± 0.01* | 0.03 ± 0.04 |
Values are mean ± standard deviation,*shows significant difference from Hepatitis B patients with comparison of healthy controls a p < 0.0001 (t-test)