Table III.
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis of Alanine Aminotransferase Level in Relation to Other Variables
| Variable | Malesβ (P Value) | Femalesβ (P Value) |
|---|---|---|
| Age, y | 0.108 (NS) | 0.016 (NS) |
| Waist, cm | 0.399 (<.0001) | 0.170 (.006) |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 0.408 (<.0001) | 0.252 (.001) |
| Systolic blood pressure, mm Hg | 0.126 (NS) | −0.011 (NS) |
| Diastolic blood pressure, mm Hg | −0.108 (NS) | 0.016 (NS) |
| hs‐CRP, mg/L | 0.188 (.001) | 0.307 (.011) |
| Total cholesterol, mmol/L | 0.212 (.01) | 0.207 (.001) |
| Triglycerides, mmol/L | 0.184 (.04) | 0.175 (.03) |
| HDL cholesterol, mmol/L | −0.187 (.03) | −0.179 (.04) |
| LDL cholesterol, mmol/L | 0.190 (.024) | 0.213 (.001) |
| Insulin, μIU/mL | 0.189 (.03) | 0.225 (.001) |
| HOMA‐IR | 0.163 (.002) | 0.290 (<.0001) |
| Leptin, ng/mL | 0.079 (NS) | 0.005 (NS) |
| Leptin receptor, U/L | −0.033 (NS) | 0.056 (NS) |
| Free leptin index, ng/U | 0.005 (NS) | −0.043 (NS) |
| Adiponectin, μg/mL | −0.261 (.015) | −0.189 (.03) |
Values are expressed as standardized regression coefficients (β). Abbreviations: BMI, body mass index; HDL, high‐density lipoprotein; HOMA‐IR, homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance; hs‐CRP, high‐sensitivity C‐reactive protein; LDL, low‐density lipoprotein; NS, not significant (P>.05).