Table 5. Subtypes and maturation markers of dendritic cells (expressed as percentages) in current smokers with COPD and control group.
| DC subtype | Maturationmarker | COPD, current smokers(n = 16) | Control group(n = 32) | P value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BDCA1-positive mDCs | CD40 | 4.1 (9.2) | 9.1 (20.0) | NS |
| CD80 | 8.0 (17.0) | 11.9 (20.1) | NS | |
| CD83 | 5.3 (14.5) | 6.7 (16.0) | NS | |
| CD86 | 11.4 (15.2) | 21.9 (25.4) | NS | |
| BDCA3-positive mDCs | CD40 | 4.6 (12.0) | 7.4 (20.8) | NS |
| CD80 | 9.8 (21.1) | 11.0 (21.4) | NS | |
| CD83 | 11 (19.9) | 7.1 (19.6) | NS | |
| CD86 | 21.5 (23.5) | 13.5 (23.2) | NS | |
| pDCs | CD40 | 1.3 (4.4) | 7.4 (21.8) | NS |
| CD80 | 11.8 (18.5) | 16.0 (24.2) | NS | |
| CD83 | 9.5 (22.3) | 7.17 (21.7) | NS | |
| CD86 | 10.5 (11.9) | 8.3 (11.3) | NS |