Table 3.
Demographic and laboratory features of patients in whom only S1P serum concentration were analyzed.
| Control (n = 20) | PSC (n = 52) | PSC + UC (n = 41) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender (male/female) | 19/1 | 31/21 | 32/9 |
| Age (years) | 58 ± 4 | 32 ± 2 | 33 ± 2 |
| Hb (mg/dl, normal F: 12–16, M: 14–18) | ND | 12.6 ± 0.3 | 12.7 ± 0.3 |
| Bilirubin (mg/dl, normal < 1.1) | ND | 4.1 ± 0.9 | 2.5 ± 0.5 |
| ALP (IU/l, normal 30–120) | ND | 298 ± 30 | 318 ± 33 |
| GGTP (IU/l, normal F < 66, M < 100) | ND | 228 ± 32 | 260 ± 49 |
| ALT (IU/l, normal < 40) | ND | 87 ± 9 | 87 ± 12 |
| Cirrhosis (yes/no) | N/A | 16/36 | 22/19 |
Values are given as mean ± SD, unless stated otherwise.
PSC primary sclerosing cholangitis, UC ulcerative colitis, Hb hemoglobin, ALP alkaline phosphatase, GGTP gamma-glutamyl transferase, ALT alanine aminotransferase, SD standard deviation, N/A not applicable, ND no data.