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Regression analysis of membrane n-3 LCPUFA content versus neutrophil function |
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| Function |
EPA |
DHA |
n-3 LCPUFAa |
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| rb |
p valueb |
r |
p value |
r |
p value |
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| Adherence |
-0.09 |
0.73 |
-0.08 |
0.77 |
-0.072 |
0.79 |
| Chemotaxis |
-0.11 |
0.62 |
-0.12 |
0.57 |
-0.12 |
0.58 |
| Chemokinesis |
0.20 |
0.38 |
0.13 |
0.55 |
0.23 |
0.30 |
| Bactericidal |
0.30 |
0.15 |
0.21 |
0.33 |
0.25 |
0.24 |
| Iodination |
0.04 |
0.86 |
0.04 |
0.86 |
0.01 |
0.95 |
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an-3 LCPUFA refers to the sum of docosapentaenoic acid (DPA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). bThe correlation coefficient r value; the p value shows the significance (p < 0.05) (ANOVA) of the obtained r value. | ||||||
Mukaro et al. Arthritis Research & Therapy 2008 10:R57 doi:10.1186/ar2426 |
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