Fig. 2: Expression and distribution of STMN1 in clinical HCC samples and tumor thrombus.

A Levels of STMN1 mRNA in 34 HCC tissues and paired adjacent tissues. B Levels of STMN1 mRNA in three tumor thrombus, paired tumor, and adjacent tissues. C–D STMN1 protein levels and distribution were examined in HCC tissues, paired adjacent tissues, and microvascular invasion using immunohistochemistry. Scale bar: 100 um. E H&E and immunohistochemical staining of CD34 and STMN1 in HCC samples with MVI. Scale bar: 100 um.