Table 5

Multivariable linear regression analysis (80 stable COPD patients and 20 healthy non-COPD volunteers)

ParameterLog transformed E-selectin EMP per unit change in parameterp Value
E-selectin EMP*
 Body mass index, kg/m2 0.050.605
 FEV1/FVC ratio, %−0.53 <0.001
 LAA scores0.130.208
  • Bold denotes values: p < 0.05.

  • *|r|=0.60, p<0.001.