Table 1

Immunohistochemical expression of caspases in hyperplastic follicles from benign lymphoid tissues

CaspasesGerminal centre cellsMantle zone cells
Intensity of the staining: –, absent; +, weak, ++, moderate; +++, strong.
Caspase 2+++
Caspase 3+++
Caspase 4+++
Caspase 7
Caspase 8++
Caspase 9