Table 2. Summary of SHH, PTCH1, SMOH and GLI1 expression in HCC and adjacent liver tissues by RT-PCR.
| Indices | Rate (%, N=46) | P value of rate | Mean* | P value of mean |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHH | ||||
| Cancer tissue | 60.87 (28/46) | 0.052 | 35.02±51.28 | 0.001 |
| Adjacent normal tissue | 39.13 (18/46) | 11.91±30.44 | ||
| PTCH1 | ||||
| Cancer tissue | 50.00 (23/46) | NS | 53.33±93.03 | 0.179 |
| Adjacent normal tissue | 45.65 (21/46) | 33.96±90.06 | ||
| SMOH | ||||
| Cancer tissue | 32.61 (15/46) | 0.045 | 13.20±24.59 | 0.002 |
| Adjacent normal tissue | 13.04 (6/46) | 1.95±5.53 | ||
| GLI1 | ||||
| Cancer tissue | 54.35 (25/46) | NS | 50.51±88.45 | 0.160 |
| Adjacent normal tissue | 34.78 (16/46) | 33.56±61.07 |
NS, not significant; *Analyzed by Bio-imaging System (Ultra-Violet Products, UVP, Cambridge, UK)