Table 2 Soluble mediators measured in BAL and induced sputum supernatants of smokers and ex-smokers with COPD
Soluble mediator | Ex-smokers | Smokers |
|---|---|---|
BAL | ||
SLPI (ng/ml) | 156 (72-386) | 87 (48-154) |
M-CSF (pg/ml) | 150 (150-159) | 571 (150-927) |
IL-6 (pg/ml) | 6 (6-6) | 6 (6-6) |
IL-8 (pg/ml) | 83 (43- 193) | 64 (37-122) |
Sputum | ||
SLPI (ng/ml) | 5897 (4406-8628) | 6643 (4321-8862) |
Elafin (ng/ml) | 44 (20-102) | 44 (12-101) |
IL-6 (pg/ml) | 23 (10-36) | 30 (11-58) |
IL-8 (pg/ml) | 3454 (1178-5212) | 2571 (805-5900) |