Fig. 4: Proteins related to CRF whose levels are dynamic with exercise training are related to cardiometabolic risk factors and diseases.

Heatmap of Pearson correlations between individual proteins and cardiometabolic risk factors and disease in CARDIA using the CARDIA validation sample (N = 589–669). Proteins visualized are included in the proteomic CRF score and change after a 20-week exercise intervention in HERITAGE (false discovery rate < 5%). Proteins marked with an asterisk are included in the abbreviated 21-protein score. Cells marked with an asterisk indicate Pearson correlations with false discovery rate < 5%. AAC, abdominal aorta calcification; AHA LS7, American Heart Association Life Simple 7; CAC, coronary artery calcification; DBP, diastolic blood pressure; eGFR, estimated glomerular filtration rate; FC, fold change; GLS, global longitudinal strain; HbA1c, hemoglobin A1c; HDL, high density lipoprotein; LV, left ventricular; PA, physical activity; SAT, subcutaneous adipose tissue; SBP, systolic blood pressure; VAT, visceral adipose tissue.