Multiple stepwise regression analysis showing the variables independently associated with the serum level of ANGPTL2.

<p>Variables included in the original model are age, gender, fasting glucose, HbA1c, triglyceride, HDL-C, creatinine, hsCRP, TNF-α, A-FABP, and NT-proBNP</p><p>* ANGPTL2, triglyceride, hsCRP, A-FABP, TNF-α, and NT-proBNP are logarithmically transformed before analysis.</p><p>Multiple stepwise regression analysis showing the variables independently associated with the serum level of ANGPTL2.