NGAL (z = 2.705, p = 0.007), TG (z = 2.420, p = 0.016), LDL-C (z = 2.650, p = 0.008) and Apo-B (t = 0.240, p = 0.018) were significantly increased in the BKT group than in the HC group. Here, LCN2 is linked to beta-ketothiolase deficiency.