Table 1 Serum levels of proinflammatory factors (CRP, IL-6, TNF-α, VEGF) and adiponectin plasma concentrations (Me(Q1-Q3)) in patients with MS (23 women) and the control group (10 women)
Variable | Metabolic syndrome (n = 23) | Control group (n = 10) |
|---|---|---|
IL-6 (pg/ml) | 4.9 (3.74-6.55) p < 0.05 | 1.35 (0.55-1.95) |
TNF-α (pg/ml) | 28.28 (15.26-43.49) p < 0.05 | 3.30 (2.70-4.55) |
VEGF (pg/ml) | 180 (160–320) p > 0.05 | 172 (156–290) |
Adiponectin (μg/ml) | 2.0 (1.4 – 3.1) p < 0.05 | 3.6 (2.7–4.2) |