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World J Gastroenterol. May 14, 2012; 18(18): 2203-2211
Published online May 14, 2012. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v18.i18.2203
Table 4 Median values of biochemical tests in patients with hepatitis C virus after protein supplementation
CG-caseinIG-soyTreatment difference
Examsnmedian (iq r)nmedian (iq r)P value1
Total cholesterol (mg/dL)80152.0 (61.5)80153.0 (44.7)0.54
HDL (mg/dL)8046.0 (17.0)8043.5 (15.2)0.21
LDL (mg/dL)8089.5 (45.0)8084.5 (41.5)0.39
AST (U/L)7861.5 (40.5)8049.5 (44.2)0.02
ALT (U/L)7873.0 (65.7)7964.0 (50.0)0.007
γGT (U/L)75108.0 (120.5)7384.0 (107.0)0.09
HOMA-IR792.4 (2.7)802.6 (2.2)0.91