Table 2

Comparison of positive rates of COX-2 immunoreactivities between open and closed ulcers

COX-1 positive (%)COX-2 positive (%)
Open ulcers (n=30)27 (90)27 (90)
Closed ulcers (n=15)15 (100)7 (47)2-160
  • 2-160 p<0.005 v COX-2 positive rates at open ulcers.