Table 3.
Correlation analysis between plasma adropin levels and biochemical, anthropometric, and clinical parameters in the HD group (N = 70).
| Parameter | r * (p) | p |
|---|---|---|
| Total proteins (g/L) | −0.118 | 0.327 |
| Albumins (g/L) | −0.131 | 0.278 |
| Total bilirubin (μmol/L) | 0.158 | 0.190 |
| Fasting glucose (mmol/L) | −0.140 † | 0.247 |
| hsCRP (mg/L) | −0.646 | <0.001 |
| Pre-dialysis systolic pressure (mmHg) | −0.301 | 0.011 |
| Post-dialysis systolic pressure (mmHg) | −0.124 | 0.306 |
| Pre-dialysis diastolic pressure (mmHg) | −0.299 | 0.011 |
| Post-dialysis diastolic pressure (mmHg) | −0.184 | 0.127 |
| Age (years) | 0.109 | 0.366 |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | −0.234 | 0.051 |
| Waist circumference (cm) | −0.141 | 0.242 |
| Hip circumference (cm) | −0.058 | 0.631 |
| CKD duration (years) | 0.194 † | 0.106 |
| DMS | −0.350 † | 0.003 |
| MIS | −0.476 † | <0.001 |
| HD duration (years) | −0.305 † | 0.010 |
Abbreviations: HD—hemodialysis; CKD—chronic kidney disease; DMS—Dialysis Malnutrition Score; MIS—Malnutrition-Inflammation Score; hsCRP—high sensitivity C-reactive protein. * Pearson’s correlation coefficient. † Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient.