Table 2 Correlation between CKα expression and 11C-choline accumulation using PET.

From: Correlation between choline kinase alpha expression and 11C-choline accumulation in breast cancer using positron emission tomography/computed tomography: a retrospective study

 

CKα expression

P-value

0

1

2

SUVmax

1.5 ± 0.44 (0.95–2.2)

2.6 ± 0.26 (2.2–3.1)

4.9 ± 1.5 (2.5–8.3)

 

SUVmax ≤ 3

18 (32)

15 (27)

2 (3.6)

 < 0.0001

SUVmax > 3

0 (0)

1 (1.8)

20 (36)

  1. SUVma, Maximum standardized uptake value; PET Positron emission tomography; CKα Choline kinase alpha.
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