Table 2. Comparison of Plasma Clusterin Ultradian Rhythm Parameters between Lean and Obese Subjects.
| Lean (n=5) | Obese (n=5) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clusterin, μg/mL | |||
| Average peak value | 41.7±2.9 | 46.6±2.9 | 0.261 |
| Average trough value | 19.1±2.0 | 26.0±2.6 | 0.066 |
| Average absolute amplitudea | 22.6±1.5 | 20.6±0.6 | 0.251 |
| Average relative amplitudeb | 1.3±0.2 | 0.9±0.1 | 0.028 |
Values are expressed as mean±SEM.
aAbsolute amplitude=peak level-next trough level; bRelative amplitude=absolute amplitude/trough level, comparison between lean and obese groups were performed using the Mann-Whitney U test.