Correlation of MIF protein with donor’s BMI.

<p>MIF protein levels from native adipose tissue were correlated (Spearman’s rank order correlation) with the BMI of the donor. The linear regression curve is depicted by a solid line, the 95% confidence interval by a dotted line. <b>A</b> MIF protein levels and BMI from donors of HAT show a significant positive correlation (p<0.05, Spearman r = 0.39). <b>B</b> MIF protein levels and BMI from donors of IAT show no significant correlation (p = 0.32, Spearman r = -0.23).