Table 2. Mean PF4, CTAP-III, and PBP levels in benzene-exposed (n = 20) and unexposed subjects (n = 20).
Protein | Unexposed, mean (SD) | Exposed, mean (SD) | P* | Decrease, % |
---|---|---|---|---|
PF4, μg/ml | 5.19 (2.64) | 3.14 (1.49) | 0.0014 | 39.5 |
CTAP-III (AI) | 1.58 (0.46) | 0.59 (0.28) | 3 E-9 | 62.7 |
PBP (AI) | 0.11 (0.08) | 0.05 (0.03) | 0.0067 | 54.5 |
AI, average intensity.
Wilcoxon exact test