Table 2.
HtrA1 protein expression in esophageal cancer tissue
| Pathologic parameter | Cases | Gray-scale ratio of HtrA1/β-actin | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal tissue |
63 |
38.60 ± 3.81 |
<0.05 |
| Carcinoma tissue |
63 |
13.13 ± 2.90 |
|
| Degree of differentiation | |||
| Well and moderately differentiated |
34 |
19.2747 ± 2.65 |
<0.05 |
| Poorly differentiated |
29 |
9.17 ± 3.97 |
|
| Pathological stage | |||
| I − II |
33 |
18.63 ± 3.05 |
<0.05 |
| III − IV |
30 |
9.30 ± 3.66 |
|
| Lymph nodes metastasis | |||
| Negative |
26 |
17.79 ± 4.96 |
<0.05 |
| Positive |
37 |
7.24 ± 2.31 |
|
| Distant metastasis | |||
| Negative |
31 |
17.37 ± 3.60 |
<0.05 |
| Positive | 32 | 9.43 ± 2.30 | |