Table 4.
Pearson correlations between plasma AgRP and other measurements
| Measurement | r Value | P Value |
|---|---|---|
| BMI, kg/m2 | −0.44 | 0.003 |
| Body fat, % | −0.51 | 0.005 |
| Plasma leptin | −0.40 | 0.006 |
| CSF leptin | −0.51 | 0.0004 |
| Plasma insulin | −0.51 | 0.0006 |
| HOMA | −0.58 | 0.0003 |
| CSF POMC | 0.40 | 0.007 |
| CSF AgRP-ELISA | −0.15 | 0.32 |
| CSF AgRP-RIA | −0.20 | 0.25 |
| CSF sOB-R | 0.29 | 0.05 |
| Ghrelin | 0.01 | 0.96 |