Figure 4
The expression of flRAGE and esRAGE mRNA in sputum and peripheral blood white blood cells.
Expression of the full length (fl)RAGE (A) and endogenous soluble (es)RAGE (B) mRNA was assessed by one step RT-qPCR. Their expression in the sputum was compared to the levels measured in peripheral blood peripheral blood leucocytes within the same patient group (n ≥ 5). * p < 0.05; **p < 0.01; ***< 0.001.
