Factors independently associated with a larger decrease in the sCD@ level included random assignment to receive EVG/c/FTC / TDF , higher baseline sCD@ level , and larger decreases in hsCRP and sCD@ levels ; factors associated with a larger Lp-PLA@ decrease included higher baseline Lp-PLA@ and IL-@ levels , smaller increases in total cholesterol and triglycerides levels , a larger decrease in the sCD@ level , and a smaller decrease in the sCD@ level .