Table 3.
Biomarkers of oxidative stress and endothelial function of hypertensive and control volunteers.
| Parameter | Hypertension (n = 320) median (IQR) | Control (n = 225) median (IQR) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| GSH (μmol/ml) (interquartile range) |
6.34 (3.99–9.02) |
9.66 (8.23–11.55) |
<0.001∗ |
| MDA (μmol/ml) (interquartile range) |
10.69 (6.27–11.85) |
3.69 (2.23–11.55) |
<0.001∗ |
| NO (μmol/dl) (interquartile range) |
10.78 (7.58–16.12) |
34.68 (31.07–37.53) |
<0.001∗ |
| SOD (μmol/ml/min) (interquartile range) |
62.93 (30.40–87.87) |
101.34 (92.08–107.69) |
<0.001∗ |
| CAT (μmol/ml/min) (interquartile range) |
191.35 (93.11–310.09) |
431.82 (274.32–517.67) |
<0.001∗ |
∗Significant probability (p < 0.05); IQR: interquartile range.