Fig. 4From: Low-grade chronic inflammation is attenuated by exercise training in obese adults through down-regulation of ASC gene in peripheral blood: a pilot studyCorrelation coefficients within the exercise-diet group. a The exercise-diet group showed a positive correlation between the atherogenic index and waist circumference (p = 0.011). b The same intervention group showed a negative correlation between the delta of ASC mRNA expression and the delta of IL-10 levels after the intervention (p = 0.035). Statistical analysis was adjusted for age, gender, and final fat percentageBack to article page