Table 2

Sensitivity of BAL fluid lymphocytes to Fas induced apoptosis (n=4)

Mean (SD) annexin V positive cells (%)
TreatmentHealthy controlsSarcoidosis patients
Untreated cells8.1 (2.5)7.2 (3.1)
Anti-Fas (250 ng/ml)45.5 (11.1)8.5 (1.9)