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Ratio of amino acids in AECOPD (groups A and B) to stable COPD (group C)
| Group A | Group B | |
|---|---|---|
| Total amino acids | 98.3% | 77.4% |
| Asparagine | 106.6% | 75.5% |
| Citrulline | 82.5% | 56.0% |
| Glutamine | 99.2% | 83.0% |
| Histidine | 92.6% | 71.8% |
| Methionine | 106.5% | 67.6% |
| Serine | 98.4% | 69.8% |
| Threonine | 93.4% | 65.2% |
Note: Numeric values are the percentage of each amino acid level in patients with COPD that was stable (group C).
Abbreviation: AECOPD, acute exacerbation of COPD.
