Fig. 3From: The utility of apoptosis inhibitor of macrophages as a possible diagnostic marker in patients with Crohn’s disease a. Comparison of serum AIM levels in patients with CD, UC, or intestinal BD. b. Comparison of serum AIM concentrations before and after treatment in patients with CD in active (n = 5) and remission (n = 9) stages. Induction treatments comprised prednisolone, tacrolimus, 5-ASA, cyclosporine, azathioprine, and/or leukocytapheresis in all 14 patients with CD. Nine patients successfully entered remission while five patients remained in the active stage after induction treatment. There was no significant difference in AIM levels between the two groups. Each symbol indicates one patientBack to article page