Table 3.

Expressions of LC3 in ACC specimens and normal salivary gland specimens

Group	Cases	Expression intensity of LC3				Positive rate (%)
		−	+	++	+++
ACC	45	26	16	3	0	42.22*
Normal salivary gland specimen	23	2	5	6	10	91.30

Note:

^*Significant difference when compared with the control group, P<0.05.

Abbreviations: ACC, adenoid cystic carcinoma; LC3, light-chain 3.