Table 2. Oxidative stress marker concentrations in FF according to clinical pregnancy outcome.
| Variable | Pregnant (N=42) | Non-pregnant (N=74) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| H2O2 (μmol/L) | 21.39±5.30 | 23.61±2.89 | NS |
| GSH (mg/L) | 1.76±0.31 | 2.13±0.19 | NS |
| GSH-Px (U/mL) | 130.95±10.56 | 100.83±5.40 | 0.01* |
| MDA (mmol/L) | 3.90±0.30 | 3.87±0.16 | NS |
| CAT (U/mL) | 1.84±0.36 | 1.37±0.19 | NS |
| SOD (U/mL) | 54.06±3.61 | 43.87±1.76 | 0.01* |
| Prdx4 (ng/mL) | 22.26±1.65 | 16.43±0.97 | <0.01** |
Values are mean ± SEM; *, statistically significant (P<0.05); **, highly statistically significant (P<0.01), NS, not significant.