Table 2.
Inflammatory markers in the patients (PP) and the controls (CG).
| Variable | PP (n = 74) | CG (n = 65) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRP (mg/l) | 6.1 (9.2–2.6) | 2.2 (3.8–1.4) | <0.001 |
| Adiponectin (mg/l) | 9.3 (16.1–4.8) | 10.8 (19.1–6.9) | NS |
| Leptin (ug/l) | 20.7 (34.7–8.3) | 10.4 (18.1–4.9) | <0.01 |
| Resistin (ng/ml) | 11.7 (16.8–8.4) | 9.6 (11.8–7.9) | <0.01 |
| Lp-PLA2 (ng/ml) | 999.7 (1244.5–732.5) | 631.0 (790.5–424.0) | <0.001 |
Notes: all data are presented as medians and upper and lower quartiles in brackets; CRP: C-reactive protein, Lp-PLA2: lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2.