Table III.
TRX expression in mucosal crypts of ulcerative colitis and normal colon.
| Normal (%) | Matts 1(%) | Matts 2 (%) | Matts 3 (%) | Matts 4,5 (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper half | 3/20 (15.0) | 0/5 (0) | 12/21 (57.1) | 14/15 (93.3) | 56/57a (98.2) |
| Lower half | 0/20 (0) | 1/5 (0.2) | 5/21 (23.8) | 12/15 (80.0) | 54/57b (94.7) |
Data are shown as numbers of positive crypt/total numbers of crypt. Both upper and lower halves were separately examined. Both upper and lower halves showed positive correlation between TRX positive crypt ratio and Matts grade. Spearman's rank correlation coefficient:
a
r=0.778, P<0.001
b
r=0.821, P<0.001.