TABLE 1.
Subject characteristics from Aintree study population
| Lean | Obese | Significance P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex (male/female) | 10/8 | 13/26 | NS |
| Age (years) | 42.3 ± 17.3 | 44.6 ± 9 | NS |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 23.6 ± 2.1 | 46.9 ± 11.7 | <0.001 |
| Waist (cm) | 88.6 ± 12 | 130 ± 28 | <0.001 |
| Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 129 ± 13 | 143 ± 19 | <0.01 |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 76 ± 9 | 88 ± 14 | <0.01 |
| HOMA-IR | 1.8 ± 0.3 | 4.3 ± 0.6 | <0.001 |
| C-reactive protein (ng/ml) | 1.55 ± 1 | 11.9 ± 5.7 | <0.001 |
Characteristics of lean and obese subjects recruited for biopsies of SCAT and VAT. Subjects differ in metabolic variables including blood pressure and HOMA-IR. n = 56.