Table 2.
Neutrophil respiratory burst activity
| Neutrophil population | Control group | NAC group | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unstimulated (mcf) | 20.5 ± 6.40 (12.5–28.5) | 9.58 ± 1.42 (8.1–11.0) | 0.02 |
| Stimulated (mcf) | 110 ± 38.81 (61.8–158.2) | 20.7 ± 6.76 (12.4–29.1) | 0.007 |
Values are expressed as mean ± SD; ranges in parentheses NAC = N-acetylcysteine; mcf = mean channel fluorescence.