Table 3.
Differentially expressed SLIT-ROBO genes between histopathological subgroups of liver tissues
| Stage | n | Mean expression (SE) | Differentially expressed gene* |
| 0 | 8 | 0 (0.22) | ROBO1 |
| 2 | 11 | 2.37 (0.41) | |
| 0 | 8 | 0 (0.22) | ROBO1 |
| 3 | 13 | 1.43 (0.57) | |
| 1 | 9 | 0.79 (0.33) | ROBO1 |
| 2 | 11 | 2.37 (0.41) | |
| 2 | 11 | -2.29 (1.15) | SLIT2 |
| 3 | 13 | -0.96 (0.44) | |
| Differentiation state | n | Mean expression (SE) | Differentially expressed gene* |
| Normal | 8 | 0 (0.22) | ROBO1 |
| Moderate | 16 | 1.89 (0.44) | |
| Normal | 8 | 0 (0.22) | ROBO1 |
| Poor | 6 | 1.84 (0.60) | |
| Normal | 8 | 0 (0.36) | ROBO4 |
| Poor | 6 | -2.02 (0.80) | |
| Well | 8 | -0.60 (0.43) | ROBO4 |
| Poor | 6 | -2.02 (0.80) | |
| Moderate | 16 | -0.66 (0.25) | ROBO4 |
| Poor | 6 | -2.02 (0.80) | |
| Moderate | 16 | -1.28 (0.78) | SLIT2 |
| Poor | 6 | 1.01 (0.88) | |
* Pairs of stage and differentiation subgroups were compared in Fisher's pairwise comparison analysis and only the genes that significantly discriminate between subgroups were represented (p < 0.05). SE: standard error.