TABLE 4.
MPO units recovered from corneas infected with S. pneumoniae
| Test | n | Average MPO units ± SEM |
|---|---|---|
| Baseline at 24 hr | 12 | 5.79 ± 0.73 |
| PBS | 12 | 4.45 ± 2.08 |
| Cholesterol | 12 | 6.03 ± 1.84 |
| Moxifloxacin | 12 | 4.68 ± 0.89 |
| Moxifloxacin/ Cholesterol* |
12 | 2.95 ± 0.73 |
Significantly lower than cholesterol- and moxifloxacin-treated corneas.