Table 5.
The mean serum levels of sOB-R and leptin according to the Q223R genotypes in two groups
| Genotype | Mean sOB-R ±SD (ng/ml) | P- values* | Mean leptin level ±SD (ng/ml) | P- values* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Breast cancer cases | ||||
| 10.61±34.13 | 61.35±39.11 | |||
| QR | 4.07±14.37 | 72.62±44.44 | ||
| RR | 3.68±10.74 | 0.307 | 68.28±45.17 | 0.534 |
| Controls | ||||
| 27.22±50.33 | 35.87±29.96 | |||
| QR | 23.23±47.72 | 30.81±24.61 | ||
| RR | 7.73±12.32 | 0.457 | 22.88±19.69 | 0.535 |
P- values derived by non-parametric test. sOB-R: Soluble leptin receptor