Table 3.
Inflammatory markers in the patients (PP) and the controls (CG) with metabolic syndrome.
| Variable | PP with MS (n = 45) | CG with MS (n = 31) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRP (mg/l) | 6.6 (11.0–2.9) | 2.4 (5.4–1.5) | <0.01 |
| Adiponectin (mg/l) | 6.0 (11.7–4.1) | 12.9 (19.5–7.7) | <0.01 |
| Leptin (ug/l) | 26.0 (38.1–12.4) | 10.5 (20.6–5.7) | <0.01 |
| Resistin (ng/ml) | 11.8 (15.6–8.4) | 9.5 (10.8–8.1) | <0.05 |
| Lp-PLA2 (ng/ml) | 1007 (1245–761) | 636 (887–486) | <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.