TABLE 5

Structure–Function Correlations

Mebrofenin parameterLiver copperHistology gradeStimulated bile copper excretionSerum ALT
Tpeak0.84  (0.002)0.86  (<0.001)NA0.62  (0.04)
T1/2 peak0.88  (<0.001)0.76  (<0.001)NA0.68  (0.02)
Mebrofenin retention at 20 min (% Tpeak)0.91  (<0.001)0.8  (<0.001)−0.6  (0.02)0.71  (0.01)
Mebrofenin retention at 60 min (cpm/g)0.86  (0.002)0.67  (0.02)−0.59  (0.04)0.72  (0.02)
  • NA = not applicable.

  • Data are correlation coefficients, with probability values in parentheses.