Table 3.
Causes of chronic renal failure in patients, relating to the expression of indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO1) in tubules. Specific quantities and percentages of positive and negative cases concerning a particular factor are presented.
| Cause of Chronic Renal Failure |
IDO1 Expression in Tubules IDO1(+) Positive n = 76 | IDO1 Expression in Tubules IDO1(−) Negative n = 45 | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic glomerulonephritis | 33 (43. 4%) | 18 (40%) | 0.66 |
| Diabetic nephropathy | 16 (21.3%) | 8 (17.8%) | 0.66 |
| Hypertonic nephropathy | 6 (8%) | 5 (11.1%) | 0.71 |
| Polycystic kidney disease | 8 (10.7%) | 3 (6.67%) | 0.47 |
| Pyelonephritis | 3 (4%) | 3 (6.67%) | 0.51 |
| Other | 10 (13.3%) | 8 (17.8%) | 0.49 |