Table 4. Relationship between different VEGF-A genotypes and baseline plasma levels of VEGF-A in 28 patients in this study.
| Position | Genotype | Mean (plasma levels of VEGF pg ml–1) | s.d. | Kruskal–Wallis statistic (H) | Kruskal–Wallis test |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −2578C/A |
5 CC
18 AC
5 AA |
69
104
10 |
69.9
112.7
28.9 |
4.124 |
P=0.1272 |
| −634G/C |
8GG
26 CG
4 CC |
44
99
85 |
65.1
119.5
68.9 |
1.453 |
P=0.4836 |
| 936C/T | 25 CC 2 CT 1TT | 87 34 31 | 103.3 99.8 0.0 | 0.4380 | P=0.8033 |
Abbreviation: VEGF=vascular endothelial growth factor.