Dbx2 exhibits a tumor-promoting function in hepatocellular carcinoma cell lines via regulating Shh-Gli1 signaling

Table 1 Clinicopathological characteristics of hepatocellular carcinoma patients included in the study

Characteristic		n = 76	Proportion (%)
Gender
	Male	64	84.21
	Female	12	15.79
Age (yr)		Median age 56
	<60	52	68.42
	≥60	24	31.58
Differentiation
	Well	52	68.42
	Poor	24	31.58
Tumor size (cm)
	< 5	53	69.74
	≥ 5	23	30.26
Lymph node metastasis
	Yes	16	21.05
	No	60	78.95
HBV infection
	Yes	41	53.95
	No	35	46.05
HCV infection
	Yes	4	5.26
	No	72	94.74
Serum alpha-fetoprotein level (ng/mL)
	< 400	56	73.68
	≥ 400	20	26.32