Table 2.
Clinical correlations with tissue α‐folate receptor expression levels of the 91 ovarian serous carcinoma patients
| Patient no. | α‐FR expression level mean (range) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIGO stage | |||
| I | 4 | 0.451 (0.177–0.481) | 0.004a |
| II | 6 | 0.415 (0.079–0.509) | |
| III | 65 | 0.652 (0.089–1.432) | |
| IV | 16 | 0.768 (0.426–1.983) | |
| Tumor grade | |||
| I | 8 | 0.805 (0.416–1.278) | 0.237a |
| II | 20 | 0.582 (0.089–1.983) | |
| III | 63 | 0.637 (0.079–1.432) | |
| Optimal surgery | |||
| Yes | 40 | 0.490 (0.079–1.278) | 0.003b |
| No | 51 | 0.766 (0.089–1.983) | |
α‐FR: α‐folate receptor; FIGO: the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics.
a
Kruskal‐Wallis test.
b
Mann‐Whitney U test.