Matrix Metalloproteinase-9/Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin Complex Activity in Human Glioma Samples Predicts Tumor Presence and Clinical Prognosis

Table 1

Patients and tumor characteristics.

Characteristics	(%)
Gender
Female	14 (40.0)
Male	21 (60.0)
Median age (range) (years)
≤50	20 (57.1)
>50	15 (42.9)
Tumor grade
Low-grade
I	4 (11.4)
II	3 (8.6)
High-grade
III	21 (60.0)
IV	7 (20.0)
Tumor classification
Astrocytomas	28 (80.0)
Oligodendrogliomas	5 (14.2)
Anaplastic ependymoma	1 (2.9)
Central neurocytoma	1 (2.9)
Total	35