Table V.
Multivariate analyses of clinicopathologic parameters.
| Parameter | Hazard ratio | Lower 95% | Upper 95% | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPR40 | 4.787 | 1.453 | 15.77 | 0.01004 |
| GPR40+TG | 2.649 | 1.123 | 6.249 | 0.02613 |
| (GPR40:high+ TG: high, others) | ||||
| Stage (II, III, IV)a | 0.0627 | 0.004189 | 0.9387 | 0.04488 |
a
Pathological parameters were described according to the tumor, node, metastasis pathological classification system (32); pN1-2, metastasis in regional lymph nodes; pM1, metastasis confined to the liver. GPR40, G-protein coupled receptor 40; TG, blood triglyceride (mg/ml).