Table 2.
List of differentially expressed metabolites between CN and CI.
| Metabolite | Class | CN (mean ±SD) | CI(mean ±SD) | Value of p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imidazolepropionic acid | Imidazoles | 0.7649 ± 0.0127 | 0.7914 ± 0.0335 | 1.45E-02 |
| Erythronic acid | Carbohydrates | 2.1629 ± 2.0511 | 1.0533 ± 1.6254 | 1.91E-02 |
| Homoserine | Amino acids | 6.0262 ± 2.1035 | 7.7902 ± 2.3761 | 2.61E-02 |
| Glycolic acid | Organic acids | 6.0910 ± 2.5021 | 4.2823 ± 2.2919 | 3.53E-02 |
| Azelaic acid | Fatty acids | 0.3199 ± 0.2840 | 0.1452 ± 0.1681 | 4.26E-02 |
| Aspartic acid | Amino acids | 6.2202 ± 4.3561 | 14.4624 ± 12.5125 | 4.57E-02 |
| Malonic acid | Organic acids | 2.9702 ± 0.1890 | 2.8591 ± 0.1186 | 4.83E-02 |
Mean represents the average relative abundance of metabolites in different groups. SD represents standard deviation. T-test was adopted for univariate analysis, and p < 0.05 is considered significant.