Table 2.
Correlation analyses between oxidative stress biomarkers and lipid parameters in subclinical hypothyroidism and controls subjects.
| TBARS | CAT | SOD | |
|---|---|---|---|
| nmol MDA/mL | U/g Hb | U/mg Hb | |
| TC (mmol/L) | 0.757** | 0.650** | 0.209 |
| HDL (mmol/L) | −0.302 | −0.268 | −0.258 |
| LDL (mmol/L) | 0.812** | 0.644** | 0.540* |
| TG (mmol/L) | 0.113 | 0.433 | 0.333 |
*P < 0.001; **P < 0.0001. TC: total cholesterol; HDL: high-density lipoprotein; LDL: low-density lipoprotein; TG: triglyceride; TBARS: thiobarbituric acid reactive substances; CAT: catalase; SOD: superoxide dismutase.