Table 1.
Characteristics of the study cohort for analysis of circulating miRNA in plasma.
| NS | SM | COLD1 | COLD2 | COLD3 | COLD4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total subjects (N) | 9 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Age (± SD) | 60 ± 7 | 71 ± 11 | 77 ± 7 | 74 ± 10 | 73 ± 7 | 64 ± 10 |
| Gender (% Male) | 44% | 50% | 63% | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| FEV1 | Normal | ≥80% | ≥80% | 80% > FEV1 ≥ 50% | 50% > FEV1 ≥ 30% | <30% |
| FEV1/FVC | Normal | ≥0.7 | <0.7 | <0.7 | <0.7 | <0.7 |
Abbreviations: NS—nonsmokers; SM—smokers; FEV1-Forced expiratory volume in the first second; FVC-Forced vital capacity. Age is shown in years as median ± SD.