Table I.
Immunohistochemical scores of E-cadherin, vimentin and ZEB in ovarian tissues.
| Variable | Normal | Benign | Borderline | Malignant | Metastatic lesions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-cadherin-C | 0.90±0.99 | 4.42±1.93b | 6.63±3.25 | 8.29±3.37 | 1.91±0.83b |
| E-cadherin-M | 0.80±0.79 | 7.58±2.97b | 5.00±1.85a | 1.61±1.17b | 0.27±0.47b |
| Vimentin | 3.20±1.87 | 1.33±1.97a | 2.88±1.64 | 4.74±2.31a | 8.00±2.10b |
| ZEB1 | 8.60±2.07 | 8.67±2.77 | 7.75±2.43 | 7.48±2.67 | 7.73±2.53 |
| ZEB2 | 8.10±1.85 | 4.25±1.48b | 6.64±1.92a | 8.29±2.44 | 9.09±2.70 |
a
Compared with the previous group, P<0.05;
b
Compared with the previous group, P<0.01. E-cadherin-C, staining of E-cadherin in the cytoplasm; E-cadherin-M, staining of E-cadherin in the cell membrane.