Table 2. Total NGAL expression in each histological compartment of CaP lesions (epithelial and stromal).
Normal colonic mucosa | Adenoma | Carcinoma | |
---|---|---|---|
|
n=47a,b |
n=47a,c |
n=33b,c |
NGAL positive |
2 (4%) |
47 (100%) |
33 (100%) |
NGAL negative | 45 (96%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
Abbreviation: NGAL=neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin.
Normal vs Adenoma, χ=82.5, P=0.0001.
Normal vs Carcinoma, χ=68.4, P=0.0001.
Adenoma vs Carcinoma, not significant.