Table 2:

ADCs (mean) of metabolites in the gray matter of healthy subjects and in lesions of patients with MELAS

Values (×10−3mm2/s)Healthy Subject (n = 15)Lesions in Patients with MELAS (n = 10)PValue
Cho0.20 ± 0.070.27 ± 0.07.0002
Cr0.20 ± 0.070.31 ± 0.11.0002
NAA0.21 ± 0.050.29 ± 0.06.0001