Decreased neutrophil l-selectin expression in patients with systemic inflammatory response syndrome

Table 3: Soluble L-selectin levels in serum and skin window fluid from patients with SIRS and from healthy, age-matched control subjects
 Mean L-selectin concentration,
ng/mL (and SD)
Group In serum* In skin window fluid#
Control subjects 936 (98) 70 (26)
Patients with SIRS 2331 (420) 50 (18)
*p = 0.00001 for difference between groups.
#Difference between groups is not significant.

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