TABLE 2.
Increased inflammation and crystal formation in the lungs of COX4i2-knockout mice
Group | Crystals | Inflammation | Animals analyzed |
---|---|---|---|
Age 18 wk | |||
WT females | 0 | 0 | 7 |
KO females | 3 | 4 | 8 |
WT males | 0 | 2 | 8 |
KO males | 5 | 5 | 8 |
Age 40 wk | |||
WT females | 1? | 1 | 5 |
KO females | 5 | 5 | 5 |
WT males | 1 | 2 | 6 |
KO males | 4 | 5 | 6 |
Columns show number of animals presenting with crystals and inflammation, respectively. WT, wild type; KO, knockout.