Differences Between the HGF “High” and “Low” Groups With Respect to Other Variables at Diagnosis
| . | HGF < 1.10 ng/mL (n = 224) . | HGF >1.10 ng/mL (n = 174) . | P (Mann-Whitney U test) . |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICTP (μg/L) | 5.50 (3.50 - 8.55) | 6.70 (4.50 - 9.25) | .002 |
| s-Calcium (mmol/L) | 2.5 (2.39 - 2.67) | 2.56 (2.42-2.81) | .03 |
| IL-6 (μg/L) | 4.4 (1.47 - 8.94) | 5.69 (2.08 - 12.43) | .01 |
| . | HGF < 1.10 ng/mL (n = 224) . | HGF >1.10 ng/mL (n = 174) . | P (Mann-Whitney U test) . |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICTP (μg/L) | 5.50 (3.50 - 8.55) | 6.70 (4.50 - 9.25) | .002 |
| s-Calcium (mmol/L) | 2.5 (2.39 - 2.67) | 2.56 (2.42-2.81) | .03 |
| IL-6 (μg/L) | 4.4 (1.47 - 8.94) | 5.69 (2.08 - 12.43) | .01 |
Only statistically significant differences are included. No significant difference was noted with respect to age, sex, treatment arm, β2-microglobulin, percent plasma cells in the bone marrow, PICP, PIINP, osteocalcin, CRP, IL-6 receptor, creatinine, s–M-protein concentration, or stage. Concentrations are expressed as medians with 25 and 75 percentiles in parentheses.