Linear regression analysis of associations of apelin-12 levels with obesity-related markers.

BMI, body mass index; FPG, fasting plasma glucose; HOMA-IR, homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance; HDL-C, high density lipoprotein cholesterol; LDL-C, low density lipoprotein cholesterol; TC, total cholesterol; TG, triglycerides.Results are presented as estimated β with standard error (SE) and P-value through general linear regression analysis after adjusting for age, sex, and BMI overall, and after adjusting for age and BMI in boys and girls separately.*indicates significant association. (P