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The association between HBx and E-cadherin, vimentin and clinical parameters in HCC
| Parameters | HBx negative (n = 14) | HBx positive (n = 33) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 50.0 ± 8.7 | 49.7 ± 9.3 | |
| Sex (male/female) | 13/1 | 27/6 | |
| Grade | |||
| I-II | 8 | 21 | |
| III-IV | 6 | 12 | |
| Tumour size (diameter) | |||
| ≤ 3 cm | 7 | 14 | |
| >3 cm | 7 | 19 | |
| AFP (≥300 ng/L) | 6 | 11 | |
| Creatinine (μmol/L) | 68.0 ± 16.5 | 72.7 ± 40.5 | |
| Urea nitrogen (mmol/L) | 5.3 ± 0.6 | 5.2 ± 1.4 | |
| CEA (ng/ml) | 3.9 ± 2.3 | 3.1 ± 1.6 | |
| E-cadherin | 6.5 ± 2.5 | 4.1 ± 1.8 | <0.05 |
| Vimentin | 3.5 ± 2.1 | 6.2 ± 3.1 | <0.05 |
