Table 3 The differences of E-cadherin, N-cadherin, and vimentin expression between group I and group II
| Group | Number | E-cadherin | N-cadherin | vimentin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary breast tumor with metastasis | I | 52 | 9.67 ± 0.34 | 0.96 ± 0.19 | 1.96 ± 0.24 |
| Corresponding metastatic tumor | II | 52 | 8.38 ± 0.34 | 1.81 ± 0.28 | 3.02 ± 0.35 |
| Z | −2.713 | −2.856 | −2.347 | ||
| P | 0.007 | 0.004 | 0.019 |