Detailed Instructions: Given a passage classify if the passage has a definite objective/aim/goal or not. Output '1' if the passage has a defininte objective/aim/goal and output '0' if the passage does not have a definite objective/aim/goal.
Problem:The aims of this study were to investigate the potential of -catenin as a biomarker for predicting cancer-specific survival, and to find a reproducible mode of evaluation of immunohistochemistry.', '-Catenin expression was analysed by immunohistochemistry in a cohort of 488 patients with conventional renal cell carcinoma (RCC) operated on between 2000 and 2010. The association between -catenin expression and cancer-specific survival was assessed with univariate and multivariate Cox regression models in relation to conventional clinical pathological prognostic factors, and by Kaplan-Meier survival analysis with the log rank test. The univariate Cox regression model revealed an association of cytoplasmic -catenin positivity and pathological variables with cancer-specific death. The multivariate Cox regression model analysis of tumours without metastatic disease at the first presentation identified the T-classification (P < 0.001) and cytoplasmic -catenin positivity as risk factors for postoperative tumour progression. Specifically, cytoplasmic -catenin expression was an independent factor indicating an unfavourable prognosis, with a four-fold higher risk of cancer-specific death (relative risk 4.017; 95% confidence interval 2.489-6.482; P < 0.001). The median survival time for patients with tumours showing cytoplasmic accumulation of -catenin was 48 months, whereas the overall survival time was 166 months.
Solution:
1