Table 4

Regression analysis of factors affecting serum adropin concentration

Linear regressionMultiple regression
ßP valueßP value
Age (years)−0.3520.002−0.3260.009
Sex−0.1180.320
Weight−0.2560.0290.1020.740
BMI (kg/m2)−0.3640.002−0.3840.194
WC (cm)−0.3280.0050.1130.714
WHR−0.1930.101
SBP (mm Hg)−0.2230.058
FBG (mg/dL)−0.3850.001−0.1050.488
TG (mg/dL)−0.2230.058
Fasting insulin−0.0910.446
HOMA-IR0.2690.0210.0880.479
HDL-c (mg/dL)0.3140.0070.2000.149
  • Statistical significance at p<0.05 and p<0.001.

  • BMI, body mass index; FBG, fasting blood glucose; HDL-c, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol; HOMA-IR, homeostatic model assessment-insulin resistance; SBP, systolic blood pressure; TG, triglycerides; WC, waist circumference; WHR, waist to hip ratio.