Table 3

Distribution of GST M1 and GST T1 genotypes in patients with COPD and healthy subjects

Wild type Null type
GST M13-150
Control (n = 76)27 (35%)49 (65%)
 COPD (n = 83)36 (43%)47 (57%)
 OR (95% CI)1.01.39 (0.73 to 2.64)
 OR (95% CI) smoking adjusted1.01.21 (0.58 to 2.51)
GST T1
Control (n = 76)29 (38%)47 (62%)
 COPD (n = 83)37 (45%)46 (55%)
 OR (95% CI)1.01.30 (0.69 to 2.46)
 OR (95% CI) smoking adjusted1.01.23 (0.60 to 2.53)
  • 3-150 p = 0.31, p = 0.67 (χ2 test).