Increased circulating circular RNA_103516 is a novel biomarker for inflammatory bowel disease in adult patients

Figure 5 Correlations of circular RNA_103516 expression with Crohn's disease activity index, Mayo score, C reactive protein, and erythrocyte sedimentation rate in inflammatory bowel disease patients. Spearman’s analysis was applied to test the correlation of circular RNA (circRNA)_103516 expression with disease activity. A-C: Correlations of circRNA_103516 expression with disease activity in patients with CD; D-F: Correlations of circRNA_103516 expression with disease activity in patients with UC. P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. CD: Crohn’s disease; UC: Ulcerative colitis; CDAI: Crohn's disease activity index; CRP: C reactive protein; ESR: Erythrocyte sedimentation rate; CircRNA: Circular RNA.