CRP and silicosis: Specifically, the levels of A/G, ALB, CHOL, CK, CREA, GLU, HDL-C, LDL-C, TBIL, UA, TG, and TP were significantly lower in the silicosis group, and the levels of AST, CKMB, HBDH, LDH and CRP were significantly higher in the silicosis group (P < 0.05, Table 2).