Age, aetiology, and biochemical parameters for the subjects included in the study
| Subject characteristic | Cirrhosis group 1 (ET1) | Control group 1 (ET1) | Cirrhosis group 2 (BQ123) | Control group 2 (BQ123) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Values are mean (SEM) or number. | ||||
| No of subjects | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Age (y) | 51.3 (2.4) | 49 (4) | 46.3 (1.6) | 47.8 (2.9) |
| Sex (M/F) | 6/0 | 6/0 | 5/1 | 5/1 |
| Albumin (g/dl) | 26.7 (2.4) | — | 27.0 (1.6) | — |
| Bilirubin (μmol/l) | 48.0 (15.3) | — | 114.7 (68.7) | — |
| Prothrombin time (s) | 19.7 (1.6) | — | 16.2 (1.6) | — |
| Aetiology | ||||
| Hepatitis B virus | 1 | — | — | — |
| Hepatitis C virus | — | — | 5 | — |
| Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis | 1 | — | — | — |
| Alcoholic liver disease | 3 | — | — | — |
| Cryptogenic | 1 | — | — | — |
| Primary biliary cirrhosis | — | — | 1 | — |
| Child-Pugh score | 11.7 (0.76) | — | 10.5 (0.32) | — |
| Child-Pugh class | C (n = 6) | — | C (n = 6) | — |