Among the thirteen indicators, the measured values of around five parameters (i.e. SBP, CysC, hs-CRP, TG and LDL-C) all conformed to the following tendency with statistical significance: post-menopausal group > pre-menopausal group > non-CAD group (P < 0.05) (Table 4). The gene discussed is CRP; the disease is coronary artery disorder.