Circulating CTRP5 in rheumatoid arthritis: an exploratory biomarker study

BMC Rheumatology

Table 5 The correlation coefficient between circulating CTRP5 and demographic or laboratory findings in the patients with RA

Pearson or Spearman correlation method was used for data with or without normal distribution, respectively. r: correlation coefficient; p: p values; *: a p value of < 0.05 was considered significant. CTRP5: C1q/tumor necrosis factor-related protein-5; BMI: body mass index; WBC: white blood cell; CRP: C-reactive protein; ESR: Erythrocyte sedimentation rate; RF: Rheumatoid factor; Anti-CCP: Anti-cyclic citrullinated peptides; AST: aspartate aminotransferase; ALT: alanine aminotransferase; TG: triglycerides; HDL: high-density lipoprotein; LDL: low-density lipoprotein

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