Endotoxin Neutralization as a Biomonitor for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Figure 5
Acid-sensitive endotoxin neutralization (ASEN).
Each data point with error bar represents the average and standard deviation of 3 replicates. The mean and standard error of the mean are indicated for each sample group. The p value indicates the statistical difference compared with the control group as determined using Student’s t-test. (A) In males, ASEN is increased from 46.4 ± 4.3% in controls to 56.7 ± 3.9% (p = 0.09183) in UC and 57.1 ± 2.9% (p = 0.04859) in CD. (B) In females, ASEN is increased from 45.1 ± 1.9% in controls to 57.8 ± 2.0% (p = 0.00005) in UC and 57.1 ± 2.9% (p = 0.00041) in CD.