Correlation coefficients of VEGF isoforms withFABP-4, Adiponectin, PPARγ1/2, HIF-1α, COX-2 and HO-1.

Correlation of VEGF isoforms mRNA expression with FABP-4, adiponectin (Adip), PPARγ1/2, COX-2 and HO-1 was determined by Spearman's correlation coefficient test (r). Strong correlation was demonstrated between VEGF isoforms and FABP-4, Adiponectin, PPARγ2, COX-2 and HIF-1α in thymus adipose tissue (TAT). However, with subcutaneous (SAT) adipose tissue a strong correlation was only detected between VEGF isoforms and PPARγ1/2. *p<0.05.