Table 2

Beta-defensin-1 genotypic frequencies by fast decline or no decline in lung function status. Frequencies shown, n (%).

Polymorphism
Phenotype
Genotype

G-20A

GG
GA
AA
(rs11362)
Fast decline
83 (30.2)
131 (47.6)
61 (22.2)

No decline
91 (29.9)
150 (49.3)
63 (20.7)



*p = 0.89


C-44G

CC
CG
GG
(rs1800972)
Fast decline
177 (64.4)
85 (30.9)
13 (4.7)

No decline
198 (65.1)
91 (29.9)
15 (4.9)



*p = 0.97


G-52A

GG
GA
AA
(rs1799946)
Fast decline
107 (38.9)
128 (46.6)
40 (14.6)

No decline
130 (42.8)
128 (42.1)
46 (15.1)



*p = 0.55


* p Values derived from chi-square test.

Wallace et al. Respiratory Research 2006 7:76   doi:10.1186/1465-9921-7-76