Table 1 Plasma progranulin levels in relation to the degree of the severity of autism and the gender of the autistic patients
Patients with autism | Plasma progranulin (ng/ml) Median (IQR) | Z-value | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Mild to moderate autism (n = 12) | 74 (21) | 0.52 | 0.61 |
Severe autism (n = 28) | 79.5 (22) | Â | Â |
Male autistic patients (n = 32) | 78 (19) | 0.2 | 0.84 |
Female autistic patients (n = 8) | 75 (34) | Â | Â |