Table 4.
Comparison between BMI and Biochemical Markers (CTX-1, Fibulin-1, vitamin D3, LDH, and albumin) in the Multiple Myeloma Patients.
| Body mass index/BMI (kg/m2) | 18.5-24.9 | 25-29.9 | >30 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parameters | Mean± S. D | ||
| CTX-1(ng/mL) Carboxy-terminal Telopeptide of type -1 collagen | 2.89±0.3 c | 2.38±0.1 b | 1.94±0.3 a |
| Fibulin-1 (ng/mL) | 9.77±1.8 b | 9.97±1.4 b | 7.05±1.1 a |
| Vitamin D3 (ng/mL) | 23.40±3.3 a | 28.37±2.8 b | 30.08±7.4 b |
| Lactate dehydrogenase (U/L) | 149.60±6.4 a | 167.18±8.6 b | 189.42±10.6 c |
| Albumin (g/L) | 2.97±0.6 a | 2.90±0.1 a | 3.22±0.4 a |