Table I.
Baseline characteristics of participants
| Characteristic | GSTM1 null | GSTM1 present | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. | 5 | 5 | — |
| Sex (M/F) | 2/3 | 3/2 | — |
| Age (years) | 41.0 ± 5.9 | 29.6 ± 5.2 | .01 |
| Height (cm) | 173.5 ± 7.1 | 167.6 ± 10.5 | .32 |
| Weight | 102.5 ± 27.3 | 89.1 ± 23.0 | .42 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 34.12 ± 9.09 | 31.39 ± 6.34 | .59 |
| BSA (m2) | 2.15 ± 0.26 | 1.98 ± .30 | .35 |
| PC20 | 1.79 ± 2.23 | 0.81 ± 0.87 | .38 |
| FEV1 (L) | 3.19 ± 0.77 | 3.16 ± 0.55 | .94 |
| FEV1 percent predicted | 85.4 ± 21.41 | 89.8 ± 13.01 | .70 |
| FVC (L) | 4.46 ± 0.76 | 4.07 ± 0.73 | .43 |
| FVC percent predicted | 94.8 ± 9.93 | 97.0 ± 9.46 | .72 |
| Ratio (FEV1/FVC) | 0.72 ± 0.14 | 0.78 ± 0.07 | .41 |
Data shown are means ± SDs. Participants were all asthmatic and atopic. BMI, Body mass index; BSA, body surface area.