Table 1.
General characteristics of subjects included in the study and some initial laboratory results; C-reactive protein (CRP), fecal calprotectin (FC), urinary 6-sulfatoxymelatonin excretion (aMT6s).
| Features | Control Group (n = 30) | Ulcerative Colitis (n = 30) | Lymphocytic Colitis (n = 30) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age—years | 38.9 ± 9.4 | 41.4 ± 10.2 | 43.7 ± 12.4 | |
| Gender | M | 16 | 13 | 14 |
| K | 14 | 17 | 16 | |
| CRP (mg/L) | 1.97 ± 1.05 | 242.9 ± 99.4 | 2.58 ± 1.81 | |
| FC (µ/g) | 25.8 ± 9.72 | 498.6 ± 338.3 | 40.8 ± 21.0 | |
| aMT6s (µg/24 h) | 13.4 ± 4.87 | 7.86 ± 2.69 | 19.2 ± 6.14 | |