Table 2.
Comparison of 2R and 3R alleles of the polymorphism in the TYMS gene among individuals with breast cancer and controls
| Allele 2R | Allele 3R | χ2 | p | OR | CI (95%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SBC |
30 |
32 |
0.05 |
0.82 |
1.11 |
(0.62-2.00) |
|
Control |
121 |
143 |
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|
HBC |
31 |
43 |
0.22 |
0.64 |
0.64 |
(0.49-1.48) |
|
Control |
121 |
143 |
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|
BC |
61 |
75 |
0.01 | 0.94 | 0.96 | (0.62-1.49) |
| Control | 121 | 143 |
χ2 = Chi-square Test Yates Corrected; OR = Odds Ratio; CI = Confidence Interval; SBC = sporadic breast cancer; HBC = hereditary breast cancer; BC = breast cancer.