Table 3

Effect of unsuccessful H pylori eradiation treatment (n=17) on chemiluminescence and malondialdehyde and vitamin C concentrations in antral biopsy samples

Before eradiation After eradication
Chemiluminescence (cpm/mg)30301 (12112–54921)10822 (2348–29006)
Malondialdehyde (nmol/g)108.0 (85.1–143.1)101.4 (81.2–109.4)
Ascorbic acid (μmol/kg)   555 (286–691)  518 (272–902)
Total vitamin C (μmol/kg)  618 (382–897)  608 (306–910)
  • Values are expressed as median (interquartile range).