Table 5.
Inflammatory markers in the patients (PP) with and without metabolic syndrome (MS).
| Variable | PP with MS (n = 45) | PP without MS (n = 29) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRP (mg/l) | 6.6 (11.0–2.9) | 3.9 (7.4–1.8) | NS |
| Adiponectin (mg/l) | 6.0 (11.7–4.1) | 13.4 (23.8–7.5) | <0.001 |
| Leptin (ug/l) | 26.0 (38.1–12.4) | 12.1 (26.5–5.8) | <0.05 |
| Resistin (ng/ml) | 11.8 (15.6–8.4) | 11.4 (20.3–9.3) | NS |
| Lp-PLA2 (ng/ml) | 1007 (1245–761) | 942 (1242–660) | NS |
Notes: all data are presented as medians and upper and lower quartiles in brackets; CRP: C-reactive protein, Lp-PLA2: lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2.