Table 2.
Comparison of Subjects With Low and High miR-4668-5p Levels.
| miR-4668 Low (n=10) | miR-4668 High (n=12) | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 37.7 ± 15.4 | 45.8 ± 10.0 | 0.15 |
| Sex: M/F, (%) | 8/10 (80%) | 6/12 (50%) | 0.204 |
| Race (W/B) | 10/0 | 11/1 | 1 |
| Positive food allergy test | 5/10 (50%) | 4/12 (33%) | 0.665 |
| Number positive aeroallergens (mean ± SD) | 9.0 ± 5.3 | 3.6 ± 2.9 | 0.0071 |
| Allergic rhinitis | 9/10 (90%) | 8/12 (67%) | 0.323 |
| Asthma | 5/10 (50%) | 5/12 (42%) | 0.665 |
| Atopic dermatitis | 1/10 (10%) | 1/12 (8%) | 1 |
| Drug allergy | 0/10 (0%) | 6/12 (50%) | 0.0152 |
| Peak tissue eosinophils/HPF (mean ± SD) | 44.1 ± 35.3 | 57.9 ± 54.0 | 0.496 |