Table 3:
Serum 25(OH) vitamin D levels and Vitamin D Receptor Protein (VDR) Levels in both the groups [MEAN
±
SD, ng/mL]
Parameter
(Normal Range)
Cases (n=40)
Controls (n=40)
Serum 25(OH)D
(30-100 ng/mL)
24.51 ± 7.48**
31.19 ± 9.12
Range
9.4-39.3
17.7-55.0
Serum VDR (ng/mL)
3.10 ± 1.51**
14.12 ± 5.34
Range
0.74-6.71
5.89-25.89
**
p
<0.001 when compared to controls