Table 5.
Comparison between various antioxidant/oxidan status and trace elements in two groups of breast cancer (mild and advanced stages) by ANOVA
| Variable | Stage I+II (n=33) | Stage III+IV (n=25) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRAP (µmol/L) | 638.7±17.2 | 626.3±27.2 | 0.690 |
| TBARS(µmol/L) | 2.0±0.05 | 2.1±0.04 | 0.666 |
| CAT (pg/ml) | 822.3±74.0 | 929.0±115.6 | 0.422 |
| GPX (µIU/ml) | 112.0±20.5 | 114.4±29.5 | 0.946 |
| SOD (pg/ml) | 273.8±73.2 | 356.1±107.0 | 0.515 |
| Cu (ppm) | 1.23±0.05 | 1.28±0.07 | 0.645 |
| Mn (ppb) | 24.5±3.0 | 30.3±3.1 | 0.191 |
| Zn (ppm) | 0.75±0.03 | 0.69±0.03 | 0.250 |