Table 1.
Representation of plasma prolidase activity, total oxidant status, total antioxidant status, and oxidative stress index in cases and controls.
| Conditions/parameters | Plasma prolidase activity (mmol min−1 L−1) | Total oxidant status (μmol H2O2 Eq/L) | Total antioxidant status (mmol Trolox Eq/L) | Oxidative stress index (arbitrary unit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cases (n = 240) |
40.30 ± 27.13 (R = 1.47 to 88.45, median = 39.13) |
16.55 ± 3.28 (R = 9.80 to 28.91) |
1.69 ± 0.47 (R = 0.95 to 2.76) |
11.02 ± 5.03 (R = 3.55 to 30.43) |
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| Controls (n = 150) |
61.70 ± 15.92 (R = 35.24 to 105.97, median = 58.86) |
12.61 ± 2.57 (R = 8.75 to 17.11) |
1.93 ± 0.40 (R = 1.18 to 2.56) |
7.13 ± 3.06 (R = 3.37 to 14.50) |
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P value (two-tailed) |
<0.001** | <0.001* | 0.006* | <0.001* |
Significant (Sig.) P value less than 0.05 was considered. Data are mean ± standard deviation, n = number, R = range, ∗ = value according to Student's t-test, and ∗∗ = value according to Mann-Whitney U test.