Table 3.
RT-PCR Results for MyoD1 and α/γAChR in Adult Nonrhabdomyomatous Tumors, Normal Tissues, and Normal Muscles
| Diagnosis | α/γAChR RT-PCR | MyoD1 RT-PCR |
|---|---|---|
| Adult tumors* | 0 /18‡ | 4 /18§ |
| (n = 18) | ||
| Normal tissues† | 0 /8‡ | 3 /8§ |
| (n = 8) | ||
| Normal muscles | 8 /8‡ | 8 /8 |
| (n = 8) |
Three carcinomas of the stomach, three of the kidney, three of the breast, three of the ovary, three of the lung, and three leiomyosarcomas.
Brain, heart, liver, lung, lymph node, kidney, stomach, and tonsil.
α/γAChR ratio ≫1
Detailed in Figures 3 and 4