TABLE 1.
Demographic characteristic of the participants.
| Characteristic | Proteomics Research | Genomics Research | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RRMS | ONIND | RRMS | |
| N | 5 | 5 | 8 |
| N,CSF:serum | 5:5 | 5:5 | - |
| Age at onset, years | 40.4 ± 6.6 | 47.0 ± 8.6 | 39.4 ± 7.3 |
| Male:female ratio | 1:0.67 | 1:0.67 | 1:1 |
| CSF protein level (mg/L) | 34.12 ± 7.31 | 29.66 ± 5.70 | 37 ± 7.87 |
| Albumin quotient | 0.14 ± 0.04 | 0.09 ± 0.02 | 0.12 ± 0.03 |
| Positive OCBs (%) | 0.5 ± 0.45 | 0 | 0.5 ± 0.43 |
| IgG 24 h (mg/24 h) | 12.14 ± 6.69 | 0.96 ± 1.17 | 11.50 ± 5.88 |
| CSF WBCs count (*106/L) | 7.2 ± 1.94 | 1 ± 0.63 | 5.25 ± 2.90 |
| Serum CRP (mg/L) | 3.68 ± 3.10 | 3 ± 3.52 | 4.20 ± 2.58 |
| Disease duration, years | 4.34 ± 3.38 | — | 3.81 ± 4.02 |
RRMS: relapsing–remitting multiple sclerosis; ONIND: other non-inflammatory neurological diseases; CSF: cerebral spinal fluid; OCBs: oligoclonal bands; IgG: immunoglobulin G; WBCs: white blood cells; CRP: C-reactive protein. The value is represented by the mean ± SD.