aData are shown as n (%) and were compared using the chi-square test. bData are shown as mean ± standard deviation and were compared using the Mann–Whitney test.
ABSCT: autologous stem cell transplantationAUY: NVP-AUY922BPT: bortezomib, prednisone and thalidomideDexa: dexamethasoneHD-Melphalan: high dose melphalanMPV: melphalan, prednisone and bortezomibPAD: p