Mean (SE) baseline values of eicosanoids and tryptase in study groups
| Allergic asthma (n = 32) | Healthy controls (n = 50) | Mean difference* (95% CI) | p values | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| *Difference between asthmatics and healthy controls. | ||||
| Plasma 9α,11β-PGF2 (pg/ml) | 4.59 (2.5) | 5.11 (1.73) | −0.52 (−1.54 to 0.42) | >0.05 |
| Serum tryptase (μg/l) | 4.46 (1.84) | 4.43 (1.54) | 0.03 (−0.93 to 1.01) | >0.05 |
| Urinary 9α,11β-PGF2 (ng/mg creatinine) | 0.92 (0.56) | 1.06 (0.51) | −0.14 (−0.36 to 1.13) | >0.05 |
| Urinary LTE4 (pg/mg creatinine) | 538.4 (440.5) | 329.3 (187.5) | 209.1 (91.9 to 357.3) | <0.01 |