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Effect of dexamethasone on peritoneal mast cell and macrophage number and on plasma levels of soluble SCF
| n | Untreated | Dexamethasone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PMO, 106 cells/rat | 5 | 15.60 ± 1.39 | 15.25 ± 1.65 |
| MC, 106 cells/rat | 5 | 1.34 ± 0.08 | 0.40 ± 0.06* |
| Plasma SCF, pg/ml | 3 | 424.8 ± 52.3 | 160.1 ± 13.9* |
Values are means ± SE; n, no. of rats in each group.
SCF, stem cell factor; PMO, peritoneal macrophages; MC, peritoneal mast cells.
P < 0.05 vs. untreated.
