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World J Gastroenterol. Mar 14, 2007; 13(10): 1595-1598
Published online Mar 14, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i10.1595
Table 2 Plasma ghrelin levels in gastritis patients
GroupnPlasma ghrelin levels (pg/mL)
GenderMale: 2462.3 ± 48.6
Female: 2684.3 ± 164.7
BMI (kg/m2)-25 (24)60.4 ± 111.2a
+25 (26)99.0 ± 176.3a
Age (yr)-35 (13)89.6 ± 133.8
36-49 (21)59.2 ± 46.7
50+ (16)83.3 ± 194.8