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Table 2 Multivariate regression analyses for variables predicting OA severity

From: Transgenic conversion of ω-6 to ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids via fat-1 reduces the severity of post-traumatic osteoarthritis

Parameters

Model 1

Model 2

β

β

Biochemical

 ω-6 FA (osbond acid)

0.36 (p < 0.08)

 

 ω-3 FA (EPA)

− 0.44*

 

 Leptin

 

− 0.24

Biomechanical

 Weight

− 0.15

− 0.06

Whole model (r2)

0.47**

0.01

  1. β standardized coefficient, EPA eicosapentaenoic acid. p values less than 0.05 are shown in bold. *p < 0.05; **p < 0.01