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Table 3 Serum preptin levels (Data are mean±SD)

From: Lower circulating preptin levels in male patients with osteoporosis are correlated with bone mineral density and bone formation

Groups

Cases (n)

Preptin (ng/mL)

Osteoporosis

52

5.10 ± 0.69##

Osteopenia

50

7.09 ± 1.36##**

Normal bone mass

31

10.11 ± 1.61**

  1. Note: compared with the normal bone mass group, ## p<0.01; compared with the osteoporosis group, * p<0.05.
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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

ISSN: 1471-2474

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