Range of plasma hydrogen sulfide in children

Abstract

Objective: To measure the range of plasma hydrogen sulfide (H2S) in children. Methods: Totally 200 healthy children were classified into 4 groups based on age and sex: 7-14 years old group (n = 75, 43 boys and 32 girls), 15-19 years old group (n = 125, 64 boys and 61 girls). Plasma H2S level was detected by a modified sulfide electrode-based method. Results: Plasma H2S levels were (52.2181 ± 17.9400) μmol/L in 7-14 years old boys, (51.9441 ± 16.5448) μmol/L in 7-14 years old girls, (52.8771 ± 14.1444) μmol/L in 15-19 years old boys, and (53.6551 ± 14.5563) μmol/L in 15-19 years old girls (P > 0.05). In summary, the range of plasma H2S in children was about (52.8234 ± 15.4339) μmol/L. Conclusion: The range of plasma H2S in children is about (52.8234 ± 15.4339) μmol/L.