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World J Gastroenterol. May 28, 2008; 14(20): 3218-3223
Published online May 28, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.3218
Table 3 The comparison of MCP-1 and IL-8 levels according to the severity of histopathological esophagitis (mean ± SD)
Vandenplas classificationNormal (n = 12)Mild esophagitis (n = 43)Moderate esophagitis (n = 4)P value1
MCP-1 (pg/mg)38.9 ± 1.744.5 ± 1.753.7 ± 2.70.804
IL-8 (pg/mg)262.4 ± 2.3337.3 ± 2.5630.9 ± 5.60.614