Biomarker | Ideal (i.e., HbA1c) | PYD |
---|---|---|
Objectively measured | + | + |
Indicator of normal biology | + | + |
Indicator of the pathologic process | + | + |
Indicator of response to therapy | + | ? |
Indicator of prognosis | + | + |
Indicator of modification of the pathologic process | + | ? |
Sensitive and specific | + | − |
PYD: pyridinium crosslinks pyridinoline.