TABLE 2.
The number of identified differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between ESCC samples and normal esophageal tissue based on tumor stages.
| All ESCC samples | I | II | III | IV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of samples for each stage | 1 | 2 | 17 | 2 | |
| Number of upregulated DEGs | 4,633 | 1,332 | 2,594 | 4,636 | 1,114 |
| Number of downregulated DEGs | 2056 | 1911 | 1870 | 2,120 | 790 |
| Total DEGs | 6,689 | 3,243 | 4,464 | 6,756 | 1904 |