Table 1 Characteristics of subjects recruited.
From: S-maltoheptaose targets syndecan-bound effectors to reduce smoking-related neutrophilic inflammation
Non-COPD Controls | COPD patients | P values | |
|---|---|---|---|
Number of subjects | 14 | 28 | |
Male Gender | 14 | 28 | |
Age (years) | 62.4 ± 9.3 | 73.1 ± 5.5 | P = 0.065 |
Smoking status | |||
Current smokers | 6 | 20 | |
Ex-smokers | 2 | 8 | |
Non-smokers | 6 | 0 | |
FEV1% predicted | 88.6 ± 10.0 | 62.4 ± 15.6 | P < 0.01 |
FEV1/FVC | 75.5 ± 3.7 | 52.5 ± 13.4 | P < 0.01 |
