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Urine levels of sIL-1RA in BPH patients stratified by obesity measures
| Number of patients |
sIL-1RA pg/mL |
p | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
||||
| BMI | <30 | 142 | 72.3 | 0.005* |
| >30 | 65 | 119.8 | ||
| Waist circumference | <104 cm | 100 | 61.7 | 0.001* |
| >104 cm | 107 | 113.9 | ||
| WHR | <1.02 | 102 | 66.6 | 0.004* |
| >1.02 | 105 | 107.1 | ||
Urine levels of sIL-1RA were significantly elevated in obese patients with BMI >30 (n= 65; p<0.005), waist circumference larger than 104cm (n=107; p<0.001) and higher waist-hip ratio (n=105; p<0.005) compared to less obese patients.
