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Dibucaine number (DN) in duodenal ulcer
Bangladesh Medical Research Council Bulletin
|June 1, 1978
Summary
Dibucaine Number (DN) levels differ significantly between duodenal ulcer patients and healthy individuals. Most ulcer patients exhibit intermediate DN, unlike controls with normal levels, indicating a potential link.
Area of Science:
- Biochemistry
- Gastroenterology
- Clinical Diagnostics
Background:
- Duodenal ulcers are a common gastrointestinal condition.
- Dibucaine Number (DN) is a measure of pseudocholinesterase activity.
- Altered enzyme activity may be associated with various medical conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between Dibucaine Number (DN) and duodenal ulcer disease.
- To compare DN levels in patients with duodenal ulcers versus healthy controls.
Main Methods:
- Dibucaine Number (DN) was measured in 103 patients diagnosed with duodenal ulcers.
- DN levels were also determined in 214 healthy individuals (control group).
- Statistical analysis was performed to compare DN distribution between groups.
Main Results:
- A statistically significant difference (p < 0.001) in DN distribution was observed between groups.
- 94% of controls had normal DN (>70), while only 32% of duodenal ulcer patients did.
- 64% of duodenal ulcer patients had intermediate DN (40-70), compared to 6% of controls.
Conclusions:
- Dibucaine Number (DN) levels are significantly altered in patients with duodenal ulcers.
- The prevalence of intermediate DN is markedly higher in duodenal ulcer patients.
- These findings suggest a potential role for DN in understanding duodenal ulcer pathophysiology.