Table 5

Regression analysis of membrane n-3 LCPUFA content versus neutrophil function

Function
EPA
DHA
n-3 LCPUFAa



rb
p valueb
r
p value
r
p value

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

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