TABLE 2.
Paraoxonase-1 activity, vitamin C, albumin, ceruloplasmin, conjugated diene and TBARS levels in coronary artery disease (CAD) patients and control subjects
| Parameter | CAD patients (n=26) | Control subjects (n=26) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paraoxonase-1 (U/L) | 214.63±24.43 | 309.70±25.40 | <0.01 |
| Vitamin C (mg/L) | 8.50±0.50 | 11.50±0.70 | <0.001 |
| Albumin (mg/L) | 30.40±0.90 | 40.1±0.50 | <0.001 |
| Ceruloplasmin (U/L) | 211.62±4.74 | 131.08±5.84 | <0.001 |
| Conjugated dienes (μmol/L) | 2.30±0.10 | 1.68±0.13 | <0.001 |
| TBARS (μmol MDA/L) | 1.93±0.04 | 1.51±0.10 | <0.001 |
Values are expressed as mean ± SEM. TBARS Thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances