Table 1 Linear correlation of sputum biomarkers after repeated LPS inhalation at 2 weeks interval
Sputum biomarkers | n | F-test | r | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Calgranulin | 12 | 77.0 | 0.95 | < 0.0001 |
IL-6 | 12 | 16.3 | 0.79 | 0.0024 |
IL-8 | 12 | 5.7 | 0.61 | 0.0372 |
PMN (%) | 10 | 4.1 | 0.58 | 0.0774 |
PMN (absolute value) | 10 | 1.2 | 0.36 | 0.3051 |
Macrophages (absolute value) | 10 | 0.2 | 0.16 | 0.6557 |