Table 3

Multivariate analysis of association of lysozyme with relapse-free survival

Relapse-free survival (%)

Tumor characteristics

Relative risk

Regression coefficient ± s.e.

P

Nodal status

2.90 ± 1.05

<0.0005

N0

0.30

N+

5.50

Lysozyme^*

-1.37 ± 0.72

<0.05

<100

0.60

≥ 100

2.36

^*Semiquantitive immunostaining score. s.e. = standard error.

Serra et al. Breast Cancer Res 2002 4:R16   doi:10.1186/bcr537