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Table 3 Effects of insulin resistance on serum PCT and CRP levels.

From: Serum procalcitonin and CRP levels in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a case control study

 

STEATOSIS

STEATOHEPATITIS

 

Insulin Resistance -

Insulin Resistance +

P value

Insulin Resistance -

Insulin Resistance +

P value

PCT

0.05 ± 0.01

0.06 ± 0.02

0.71

0.06 ± 0.01

0.04 ± 0.02

0.12

CRP

6.90 ± 2.50

5.60 ± 1.10

0.59

5.90 ± 1.20

5.20 ± 1.10

0.67

  1. NAFLD patients grouped according to presence of insulin resistance. HOMA-IR > 2.5 was considered as insulin resistance. Insulin resistance does not determine the serum PCT or CRP levels.
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BMC Gastroenterology

ISSN: 1471-230X

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