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Table 2 Beta-defensin-1 genotypic frequencies by fast decline or no decline in lung function status. Frequencies shown, n (%).

From: Contribution of alpha- and beta-defensins to lung function decline and infection in smokers: an association study

Polymorphism

Phenotype

Genotype

G-20A

 

GG

GA

AA

(rs11362)

Fast decline

83 (30.2)

131 (47.6)

61 (22.2)

 

No decline

91 (29.9)

150 (49.3)

63 (20.7)

   

*p = 0.89

 

C-44G

 

CC

CG

GG

(rs1800972)

Fast decline

177 (64.4)

85 (30.9)

13 (4.7)

 

No decline

198 (65.1)

91 (29.9)

15 (4.9)

   

*p = 0.97

 

G-52A

 

GG

GA

AA

(rs1799946)

Fast decline

107 (38.9)

128 (46.6)

40 (14.6)

 

No decline

130 (42.8)

128 (42.1)

46 (15.1)

   

*p = 0.55

 
  1. * p Values derived from chi-square test.