Table 2 Type of the expression of cell markers in examined specimens in each group
Antibody | Pattern of expression | DCM (n; %) | MMVD (n; %) | Control (n; %) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DES | Regular, well-preserved striation | 3 (20%) | 19 (55.9%) | 7 (100%) |
Irregular striation | 9 (60%) | 8 (23.5%) | 0 | |
No expression | 3 (20%) | 7 (20.6%) | 0 | |
DES (desm) | Well-visible | 3 (20%) | 12 (35.3%) | 7 (100%) |
Faint | 9 (60%) | 14 (41.2%) | 0 | |
No expression | 3 (20%) | 8 (23.5%) | 0 | |
VIM | Abundant between cardiomyocytes | 5 (33.3%) | 2 (5.9%) | 1 (14.3%) |
Sparse between cardiomyocytes | 4 (26.7%) | 26 (76.5%) | 6 (85.7%) | |
No expression | 6 (40%) | 6 (17.6%) | 0 | |
PER | Diffused cytoplasmic expression in cardiomyocytes with mild expression in interstitial tissue | 5 (33.3%) | 15 (44.1%) | 5 (71.4%) |
Strong expression in interstitial tissue with mild cytoplasmic expression in cardiomyocytes | 5 (33.3%) | 10 (29.4%) | 0 | |
No expression | 5 (33.3%) | 9 (26.5%) | 2 (28.6%) | |
CAS | Diffuse strong cytoplasmic expression | 4 (26.7%) | 25 (73.5%) | 7 (100%) |
Diffuse mild cytoplasmic expression | 10 (66.7%) | 6 (17.6%) | 0 | |
No expression | 1 (6.7%) | 3 (8.8%) | 0 |