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| Control subjects | All MS patients | |
|---|---|---|
| TBARS (nmol/mL) | 5.902 ± 1.211 | 8.983 ± 0.722§ |
| NOx (nmol/mL) | 28.07 ± 18.83 | 79.82 ± 29.22§ |
| TBARS/NOx ratio | 0.363 ± 0.311 | 0.128 ± 0.049§ |
Means ± S.D. of TBARS, NOx, and TBARS/NOx ratio in control subjects and in all MS patients.
§ P < 0.001 versus control subjects (Student's t-test).
MS: metabolic syndrome.
TBARS: thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances.
NOx: nitric oxide metabolites (nitrite + nitrate).
