Table1. Expression of immunoproteasome subunits by AMs in the studied groups
Immunoproteasome subunits
Controls (N=8)
IPF (N=12)
COP (N=11)
LMP2
Positive Rate (%)
47±24
20±22∗
40±33
Score
49±25
20±22∗
47±45
LMP7
Positive Rate (%)
84±8
58±39∗
57±39∗
Score
97±19
77±61
76±63
∗:
p
<0.05 vs. controls.