Table 3.
Expression of HIF-1α and HIF-2α in normal, rheumatoid, and osteoarthritic synovium
Fractures | RA | OA | P | |
HIF-1α | ||||
Negative | 16 | 0 | 0 | |
Low | 6 | 10 | 13 | <0.0001 |
High | 0 | 12 | 21 | |
HIF-2α | ||||
Negative | 18 | 0 | 0 | |
Low | 4 | 8 | 14 | <0.0001 |
High | 0 | 14 | 20 |
HIF, hypoxia inducible factor; OA, osteoarthritis; RA, rheumatoid arthritis.