Table 2 Levels of Lp(a), OxPL-apoB and oxidation-specific biomarkers in cases and controls
Variable | Keloid cases (n = 100) | Controls (n = 100) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Lp(a) (mg/dL) | 57.8 (34.7, 93.5) | 44.2 (20.8, 72.3) | 0.01 |
OxPL-apoB (nmol/L) | 17.4 (14.3, 20.9) | 15.7 (12.6, 19.3) | 0.009 |
IgG MDA-mimotope, RLU | 607 (408, 853) | 422 (311, 639) | 0.001 |
IgM MDA-mimotope, RLU | 1512 (997, 2424) | 1346 (857, 1923) | 0.02 |
IgG ApoB-IC, RLU | 1291 (916, 1764) | 888 (691, 1184) | < 0.0001 |
IgM ApoB-IC, RLU | 1404 (1010, 1997) | 814 (574, 1185) | < 0.0001 |