Table 2 The correlation coefficients between plasma sclerostin concentrations and the serum concentrations of: calcium, phosphate, PTH, and the dose of cinacalcet
Plasma sclerostin [ng/ml] | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
baseline | 3 months | 6 months | ||
serum calcium [mmol/l] | baseline | R = -0.06; p = 0.67 | ||
3 months | R = -0.06; p = 0.67 | |||
6 months | R = 0.19; p = 0.18 | |||
serum phosphate [mmol/l] | baseline | R = 0.43; p = 0.001 | ||
3 months | R = 0.24; p = 0.08 | |||
6 months | R = -0.34; p = 0.01 | |||
serum PTH [ng/ml] | baseline | R = -0.27; p = 0.046 | ||
3 months | R = -0.25; p = 0.07 | |||
6 months | R = -0.40; p = 0.003 | |||
cinacalcet dose [mg] | baseline | n/a | ||
3 months | R = 0.05; p = 0.72 | |||
6 months | R = -0.03; p = 0.84 | |||