From: Platelet count and Interleukin 6 Gene polymorphism in healthy subjects
Variable | C/C | G/C and GG | P |
---|---|---|---|
N | 15 | 44 | - |
Men/women | 8/7 | 26/18 | NS |
Age (years) | 36.4 ± 10.6 | 40.4 ± 8.5 | NS |
Body mass index | 26.07 ± 5.1 | 26.8 ± 4.8 | NS |
(Kg/m2) | |||
Smokers (yes/no) | 4/11 | 12/32 | NS |
Platelet count (/μl) | 205400 ± 44088 | 239818 ± 60194a | 0.04 |
Median (range) | 201.000 (135000-298000)b | 223.500 (159000-477000)c | |
WBC (× 109/ml) | 5807 ± 1671 | 6867 ± 1192 | 0.01 |
Hematocrit (%) | 40.4 ± 5.4 | 42.2 ± 4.8 | NS |
Circulating IL-6 (pg/ml)* | 6.8 ± 1.7 | 10.3 ± 6.9 | 0.07 |