Table 1 Subjects' characteristics
From: The emphysematous lung is abnormally sensitive to TRAIL-mediated apoptosis
Variables | Non-emphysematous subjects (n = 7) | Emphysematous subjects (n = 6) |
|---|---|---|
Age, yr | 72 +/- 6 | 66 +/- 8 |
Sex, female/male | 4/3 | 3/3 |
FEV1, % predicted | 97 +/- 17 | 50 +/- 22* |
FEV1/FVC, % | 71 +/- 6 | 45 +/- 11* |
DLCO, % predicted | 93 +/- 22 | 77 +/- 36* |
Smoking history, pack-year | 52 +/- 27 | 58 +/- 34 |
Current/ex-smokers | 1/6 | 1/5 |
Presence of emphysema (CT Scan) | - | 6 |