Table 4.
Multiple linear regressions of mean number of GalNAc per HR on age, sex, race, diagnosis of IgAN (n = 85)
| Independent variable | Regression coefficient (95% confidence interval) | p value |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | −0.001 (−0.002 to 0.000) | 0.081 |
| Male (Ref: female) | −0.013 (-0.040 to 0.015) | 0.357 |
| Greek (Ref: Japanese) | −0.034 (−0.063 to −0.005) | 0.022 |
| IgAN (Ref: HC) | −0.045 (−0.075 to −0.015) | 0.004 |
GalNAc, N-acetylgalactosamine; HR, hinge region; IgAN, IgA nephropathy; HC, healthy control.