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Table 5 Distribution of normal human plasma SAM levels in different age groups

From: Immunoassay of S-adenosylmethionine and S-adenosylhomocysteine: the methylation index as a biomarker for disease and health status

SAM (nM)

Age 18–30 No. (%)

Age 31–40 No. (%)

Age 41–50 No. (%)

 

Age 51–60 No. (%)

<30

1

0.73

0

0

0

0

0

0

30–60

1

0.73

5

6.10

4

5.33

2

12.50

60–120

17

12.41

16

19.51

17

22.67

3

18.75

120–240

42

30.66

28

34.15

30

40

3

18.75

240–480

58

42.34

28

34.15

20

26.67

8

50

480–960

18

13.14

5

6.10

4

5.33

0

0

>960

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

<60

2

1.46

5

6.10

4

5.33

2

12.5

>240

76

55.47

33

40.25

24

32

8

50

Total no.

137

 

82

 

75

 

16

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