Figure 5.

Association of plasma-derived PUFAs involved in inflammation and serum zinc levels in HCV + AUD patients (Gr. 2). (a) Association of α-linoleic acid (αLA) concentrations and serum zinc levels. (b) Association of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) concentrations and serum zinc levels. (c) Association of ω3 docosapentaenoic acid (DPA5,3ω) concentrations and serum zinc levels. Data analysis showed a correlation coefficient: r; #adjusted analysis with NDD90 as a covariable: R². Statistical significance was set at p ≤ 0.05. NS: not significant.