Table1. Expression of immunoproteasome subunits by AMs in the studied groups

Immunoproteasome subunitsControls (N=8)IPF (N=12)COP (N=11)
LMP2Positive Rate (%)47±2420±22∗40±33
 Score49±2520±22∗47±45
LMP7Positive Rate (%)84±858±39∗57±39∗
 Score97±1977±6176±63

  • ∗: p<0.05 vs. controls.