At baseline , compared with controls , CKD patients had increased PTX@ ( mean , @ vs. @ ng/mL ; p < @ ) , CRP ( @ vs. @ mg/L ; p < @ ) , IL-@ ( @ vs. @ pg/mL ; p = @ ) , IL-@ ( @ vs. @ pg/mL ; p = @ ) , and TNF - ( @ vs. @ ng/mL ; p < @ ) .