Table 2.
Biochemical parameters in study groups
| Parameter (mean ± SD) | Study group with osteoporosis (n=132) | Control group (n=81) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| E (pg/mL) | 25.9±3.9 | 43.9±4.0 | <0.0001 |
| BSAP (U/L) | 23.7±4.8 | 19.2±2.0 | <0.0001 |
| TRAP-5b (U/L) | 4.8±1.3 | 2.9±0.3 | <0.0001 |
| Mg(2+) (mg/dL) | 1.76±0.06 | 2.14±0.14 | <0.0001 |
| 25(OH) vitamin D (ng/mL) | 25.4±4.6 | 26.2±5.1 | 0.238 |
Note: Serum levels of bone markers in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis compared to control group: P<0.05, significantly different from control group.
Abbreviations: BSAP, bone-specific alkaline phosphatase; E2, estradiol; Mg, magnesium; SD, standard deviation; TRAP-5b, tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase-5b.