Table 1.
Relationship between miR-424-5p expression and clinico-pathological parameters
| Clinico-pathological parameters | Number | Mean ± SD | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | |||
| ≥ 60 | 25 | 9.36 ± 3.20 | 0.421 |
| < 60 | 7 | 9.82 ± 2.91 | |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 19 | 8.96 ± 2.79 | 0.518 |
| Female | 13 | 9.43 ± 3.01 | |
| Depth of invasion | |||
| Superficial | 12 | 10.85 ± 1.77 | 0.018 |
| Deep | 20 | 7.32 ± 0.97 | |
| Lymph node metastasis | |||
| No | 14 | 11.66 ± 2.95 | 0.006 |
| Yes | 18 | 7.11 ± 2.62 | |
| Differentiation | |||
| Well differentiated | 17 | 10.09 ± 2.32 | 0.095 |
| Moderately/poorly differentiated | 15 | 9.73 ± 1.69 | |
The miR-424-5p expression was associated with depth of invasion and lymph node metastasis. P < 0.05