Table 2.
Effect of EtMe on cell counts in allergic pleurisy
| Group | Total leukocyte | Neutrophil | Lymphocyte | Eosinophil | Monocyte |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control | 3575411 | 1857.75±291.39 | 1567.25±169.71 | 65.5±14.06 | 83.25±17.95 |
| Sensitized | 5225±383.78* | 3072.75±264.34* | 2002±108.44 | 145±27.54* | 111.75±5.63* |
| Dexamethasone (2 mg/kg) | 2550±413.32@ | 1273.5±202.37@ | 1182.25±187.97@ | 32.75±9.3@ | 61.5±20.36 |
| EtMe (75 mg/kg) | 4425±968.14 | 2630.5±761.26 | 1679.5±219.2 | 51.75±8.87 | 63.25±12.92 |
| EtMe (150 mg/kg) | 4423±259.41 | 2319.25±277.2@ | 1938±160.67 | 67±14.29@ | 100.75±15.96 |
Statistical analysis by one-way ANOVA with the Dunnett post hoc test; values are mean ± SEM, n = ± in each group; significantly different from control group;
*
P < 0.05 (one-way ANOVA); significantly different from sensitized group;
@
P < 0.05 (one-way ANOVA with the Dunnett post hoc test)