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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 2 The comparison of luminol and lucigenin levels according to the severity of histopathological esophagitis (mean ± SD)
Vandenplas classificationNormal (n = 12)Mild esophagitis (n = 43)Moderate esophagitis (n = 4)P value1
Luminol (rlu/mg)129.9 ± 80.9164.4 ± 76.3236.8 ± 142.80.049
Lucigenin (rlu/mg)156.8 ± 91.7145.4 ± 65.4244.8 ± 94.60.044