Table 2. Results from the immunohistochemical stainings.
| Case, n (%) | Control, n (%) | Total, n (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghrelin intensity | |||
| 0 | 113 (64) | 88 (49) | 201 (57) |
| 1 | 38 (21) | 41 (23) | 79 (22) |
| 2 | 18 (10) | 34 (19) | 52 (15) |
| 3 | 8 (5) | 15 (9) | 23 (6) |
| Total, n | 177 | 178 | 355 |
| Obestatin intensity | |||
| 0 | 17 (9) | 19 (11) | 36 (10) |
| 1 | 21 (12) | 14 (8) | 35 (10) |
| 2 | 66 (37) | 55 (32) | 121 (35) |
| 3 | 74 (42) | 84 (49) | 158 (45) |
| Total, n | 178 | 172 | 350 |
The intensity of the staining in the tumor cells scored on a scale as non-immunoreactive (0), weak (1), moderate (2) and strong (3).