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Fig. 5

From: Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are associated with decreased CD4+ & CD8+ T cells and increased growth & differentiation factor-15 (GDF-15) in peripheral blood

Fig. 5

Soluble adhesion molecules and inflammatory mediators increased while CCL11 decreased in the serum during AE-COPD. Serum was collected during stable visits and during AE-COPD, prior to medication (n = 18 paired samples). Samples were stored at −80 °C prior to analysis by Luminex® assay, except as noted. (a) sICAM-1, (b) sVCAM-1, (c) IL-10, (d) IL-15, (e) GDF-15 (by ELISA), (f) CCL11 are shown. Open circles represent individual subjects; mean ± SEM of the grouped data are shown by the single red circles. Note differences in units of measurement. The dotted line represents the minimal detectable concentration. The Wilcoxon matched-pairs signed rank test was used to determine significant differences between visits

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Respiratory Research

ISSN: 1465-993X

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