Table 3

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

ParameterLog transformed VE-cadherin EMP per unit change in parameterp Value
VE-cadherin EMPs*
 Body mass index, kg/m2 0.020.742
 FEV1/FVC ratio, %−0.60 <0.001
 LAA scores0.14 0.143
  • Bold denotes values: p < 0.05.

  • * |r|=0.68, p<0.001.