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Table 3 The relationship between MODV of BMP2/MGP and several calcification-related risk factors

From: Malnutrition, a new inducer for arterial calcification in hemodialysis patients?

 

MODV of BMP2

MODV of MGP

 

r

P

r

P

Phosphorus (mmol/L)

0.586

<0.001

0.659

<0.001

Ca×P (mg²/dL²)

0.498

<0.001

0.541

<0.001

Albumin (g/L)

-0.586

<0.001

-0.577

<0.001

MQSGA

0.707

<0.001

0.648

<0.001

  1. BMP2, bone morphogenetic protein-2; Ca × P, calcium × phosphorus product; MGP, matrix Gla protein; MODV, mean optical density value; MQSGA, modified quantitative subjective global assessment.
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Journal of Translational Medicine

ISSN: 1479-5876

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