From: Titanium dioxide particle – induced goblet cell hyperplasia : association with mast cells and IL-13
Correlation (ρ) | Eosinophils No. in BAL fluid | Neutrophils No. in BAL fluid | Mast cells No. in trachea |
---|---|---|---|
% of Muc5ac (+) | 0.156 (p = 0.549) | -0.195 (p = 0.438) | 0.813 (p = 0.001*) |
Concentration of IL-13 in BAL fluid | 0.447 (p = 0.138) | 0.193 (p = 0.57) | 0.903 (p = 0.0001**) |