Table 3 Relationships between biomarkers and indices of subclinical atherosclerosis among men with stable physical activity level during 25-year of observation
Coronary artery calcification (Agatston units) | Carotid intima-media thickness (mm) | Physical working capacity (W/kg) | |
|---|---|---|---|
hsCRP, mg/L | 0.039 | 0.301** | -0.186 |
Homocysteine, μmol/lL | -0.052 | -0.096 | 0.202 |
Oxidized-LDL, ng/mL | -0.069 | -0.006 | 0.149 |
ICAM-1, ng/mL | 0.180 | 0.012 | 0.021 |
VCAM-1, ng/mL | -0.026 | -0.173 | 0.098 |
Interleukine-6, pg/mL | 0.087 | 0.040 | 0.065 |
Leptin, ng/mL | -0.070 | -0.122 | -0.064 |
Resistin, ng/mL | -0.017 | -0.175 | 0.147 |
Adiponectin, μmol/L | -0.091 | -0.053 | 0.192 |
Irisin, μmol/L | -0.032 | 0.223* | -0.261* |