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ArticleBMC musculoskeletal disorders2023

The correlation of two bone turnover markers with bone mineral density: a population-based cross-sectional study.

Gao-Xiang Wang, Jun-Tong Li, Fang-Ying Cai, Bao-Li Huang, Ze-Bin Fang, Heng-Xia Zhao, Shu-Fang Chu, De-Liang Liu, Hui-Lin Li

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Article in BMC musculoskeletal disorders, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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9 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Gao-Xiang Wang *Department of Endocrinology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210029, China.
Jun-Tong Li *Department of Endocrinology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210029, China.
Fang-Ying CaiDepartment of Endocrinology, The Fourth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518033, China.
Bao-Li HuangDepartment of Endocrinology, The Fourth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518033, China.
Ze-Bin FangDepartment of Endocrinology, The Fourth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518033, China.
Heng-Xia ZhaoDepartment of Endocrinology, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518033, China.
Shu-Fang ChuDepartment of Endocrinology, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518033, China. chushufanggzhtcm@163.com.
De-Liang LiuDepartment of Endocrinology, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518033, China. ldl2580@gzucm.edu.cn.
Hui-Lin LiDepartment of Endocrinology, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518033, China. sztcmlhl@163.com.
Shenzhen Pingle Orthopedic Hospital · CNGuangzhou University of Chinese Medicine · CNNanjing University of Chinese Medicine · CN

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China 82104759The Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Provincial 2019A1515110108
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveExploring the correlation between bone turnover marks (BTMs) with lumbar BMD in middle-aged populations.

methodsThe cross-sectional analysis fetched data came from NHANES. The level of serum bone alkaline phosphatase (sBAP) and urinary N-telopeptide (uNTx) were regarded as representative of bone turnover. Lumbar BMD was the outcome of the study. Multivariable linear regression models were utilized to detect the correlation of sBAP and uNTx with Lumbar BMD.

resultsThe level of sBAP and uNTx was negatively correlated with lumbar BMD in every multivariable linear regression. For sBAP, this inverse correlation was stable in both men and women (P < 0.01). uNTx indicated a negative association after all relevant covariables were adjusted (P < 0.01). The men group remained the negative correlation in gender subgroup analysis (P < 0.01).

conclusionThis study indicated that the increased level of sBAP and uNTx associated with lumbar BMD decreased among middle-aged adults. This correlation could prompt researchers to explore further the relationship between bone turnover rate and BMD, which may provide information for the early detection of BMD loss and provide a new strategy for clinical practice.

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Alkaline PhosphataseBone DensityAdultBone RemodelingCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedNutrition SurveysAlkaline PhosphataseBone mineral densityBone-specific alkaline phosphataseBone turnover markersNHANESUrinary N-telopeptide

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