Table 4 Characteristics of subjects in aBAT and control groups
From: The role of active brown adipose tissue (aBAT) in lipid metabolism in healthy Chinese adults
aBAT group (n = 13) | Control (n = 39) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 41.9 ± 6.5 | 41.8 ± 6.4 | 0.950 |
Male /Female | 5/8 | 15/24 | |
BMI (kg/m2) | 22.9 ± 2.6 | 23.7 ± 2.3 | 0.286 |
Fasting plasma glucose (mmol/L) | 5.08 ± 0.59 | 5.45 ± 0.60 | 0.062 |
Outdoor temperature (°C) | 12.5 ± 7.1 | 12.7 ± 7.3 | 0.947 |