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Table 2 Serum concentrations of TNF-α and sTNFR-2 in copd smokers, ex-smokers and never-smokers

From: Systemic inflammation in COPD in relation to smoking statusInfiammazione sistemica nella BPCO in rapporto alla condizione tabagica

Variable

Smokers

Ex-smokers

Never-smokers

P

 

(n = 202)

(n = 61)

(n = 57)

 

TNF-α, pg/ml

114.1 (33.4-154.2)

115.4 (44.2-167.6)

110.0 (37.5-155.3)

0.3

sTNFR-2, pg/ml

233.6 ± 107.1

227.6 ± 82.4

223.4 ± 63.6

0.07

  1. Definition of abbreviations: sTNFR-2, soluble tumor necrosis factor α receptor 2; TNF-α, tumor necrosis factor α.
  2. Data are presented as mean ± SD or median (25th-75th percentiles).
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