Univariate and multivariate Cox regression analysis of neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin receptor (NGALR) status
| NGALR status | Mean survival time (months) | Percentage of 5-year survival (95% CI) | p Value |
| Univariate | |||
| Negative (−) | 67.5 | 43.7% (4 to 102) | 0.002** |
| Weak positive (+) | 41.0 | 30.1% (3 to 101) | |
| Strong positive (++) | 33.9 | 26.3% (4 to 115) | |
| Multivariate | |||
| HR | 95% CI | p Value | |
| Differentiation grade | 1.482 | 1.1 to 2.1 | 0.023* |
| Location | 0.637 | 0.4 to 0.9 | 0.018* |
| TNM stage | 2.066 | 1.3 to 3.4 | 0.004** |
| NGALR status | 1.421 | 1.1 to 1.8 | 0.009** |
NGALR status: −, scores of 0–4; +, scores of 5–8; ++, scores of 9–12.
*p<0.05; **p<0.01.
TNM, tumour, node, metastasis.