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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 28, 2013; 19(40): 6876-6882
Published online Oct 28, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i40.6876
Table 3 Predictive value of nuclear β-catenin as a marker of radioresistance in 136 patientsof rectal adenocarcinoma
Nuclearβ-catenin expressionGood responsePoor response
≤ 50%15%50%
> 50%3%68%
Accuracy83%
Sensitivity65%
Specificity88%
Positive predictive value79%
Negative predictive value48%