Table 2.
Morphometrical characteristics of the intracellular fluorescent signal of the transglutaminase type 2 in fibroblasts from celiacs and healthy controls
| Parameter | Controls (#12) | Celiacs (#12) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feret Diameter (μm)* |
26.60 ± 5.40 |
19.10 ± 4.40 |
<0.05 |
| Perimeter (μm) |
73.00 ± 23.10 |
53.10 ± 13.80 |
NS |
| Area (μm2) |
143.90 ± 50.70 |
90.00 ± 34.80 |
<0.05 |
| Circularity index° |
0.38 ± 0.20 |
0.40 ± 0.10 |
NS |
| Complexity index (1/μm)& | 0.50 ± 0.10 | 0.60 ± 0.20 | NS |
* Feret diameter: longest axis length.
° Circularity index: Feret diameter/short axis length.
& Complexity index: perimeter/area (1/μm); NS, Not significant.