Table 1.
Deletion of Pla2g7 decreases polyp number in the Apc Min/+ model of intestinal polyposis
Apc Min/+ | Apc Min/+/Pla2g7−/− | p | |
---|---|---|---|
n | 17 | 21 | - |
Number of males (%) | 7 (41%) | 12 (57%) | - |
Number of females (%) | 10 (59%) | 9 (43%) | - |
Median age, days | 98 | 98 | - |
Age range, days | 84 – 100 | 78 – 102 | - |
Proximal intestinal polyps * | 5.4 ± 2.6 | 3.0 ± 2.2 | 0.0010 |
Mid intestinal polyps * | 26.1 ± 12.3 | 12.0 ± 7.6 | 5.2 × 10−5 |
Distal intestinal polyps * | 42.0 ± 17.4 | 22.1 ± 16.0 | 0.0004 |
Colon polyps * | 0.6 ± 1.7 | 0.3 ± 0.6 | 0.2458 |
Colon tumors** | 1.6 ± 1.3 | 0.5 ± 0.9 | 0.0020 |
Data reported represent the average number of polyps per mouse ± S.D.
Data reported represent the average number of tumors per mouse ± S.D.