Median (range) cell counts/mm2 in the submucosa of the three groups of subjects
| Healthy volunteers (n=8) | Non-corticosteroid treated asthma (n=9) | Corticosteroid treated asthma (n=8) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MMP-9 | 5.9 (0–34.4) | 6.6 (1.1–14.5) | 8.6 (3.9–19.9) |
| MMP-3 | 0.0 (0–0.3) | 0.0 (0–4.8) | 0.0 (0–6.9) |
| AA1 | 34.5 (27–98) | 20.8 (9.3–63.6) | 68.0 (6.7–83.5) |
| EG2 | 0.8 (0–5.8) | 18.5 (5.7–98.0)2-150 | 9.0 (2.3–23)2-150 |
| NOE | 31.0 (2.8–112) | 26.0 (2.5–381) | 41.7 (1.8–75) |
↵2-150 p<0.01.