Research Article

The Important Role of Phosphatidylserine, ADAM17, TNF-Alpha, and Soluble MER on Efferocytosis Activity in Central Obesity

Table 2

Correlation of WC with routine biomarker results and BP levels in the study group.

VariablesWC (cm)
Correlation coefficient (r) value

BMI (kg/m2)0.935<0.001
SGOT (U/L)0.2060.044
SGPT (U/L)0.435<0.001
HbA1c (%)0.423<0.001
hs-CRP (mg/L)0.500<0.001
Total cholesterol (mg/dL)0.1430.166
LDL cholesterol (mg/dL)0.3460.001
HDL cholesterol (mg/dL)−0.514<0.001
Triglycerides (mg/dL)0.482<0.001
Non-HDL cholesterol (mg/dL)0.2860.005
Systolic (mmHg)0.462<0.001
Diastolic (mmHg)0.524<0.001

Significant in the 95% confidence interval using Spearman’s correlation test. BP, blood pressure.