Table 1.
Mean±SD serum levels of inflammatory markers, hsCRP and IL-6, in men with SCI based on level of TT or fT (ng/dL).
TT≤300 | TT 301-500 | TT>500 | P | fT≤9 | fT>9 | P | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
hsCRP (mg/dL) | 5.3±4.6 | 5.9±8.6 | 3.4±5.4* | .03* | 6.1±8.6 | 4.0±5.0 | .24 |
IL-6 (mg/dL) | 2.8±1.8 | 2.2±1.2 | 1.7±2.1* | .02* | 2.2±1.5 | 2.0±1.8 | .66 |
P<.05 versus TT≤300 or fT≤9 ng/dL.