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Correlation of HLTF methylation and tumor stage
| Tumor stage | HLTF methylated | HLTF nonmethylated |
|---|---|---|
| Adenoma | 7 (18%) | 23 (23%) |
| Dukes' B | 14 (35%) | 31 (31%) |
| Dukes' C | 16 (40%) | 19 (19%) |
| Dukes' D | 2 (5%) | 13 (13%) |
| Metastatic lesion | 1 (3%) | 15 (15%) |
Shown are numbers (and %) of colon neoplasms (tumors and cell lines) in each category defined by clinical stage and HLTF methylation status.
