Table 3 Characteristics isolated platelets from healthy controls vs patients with RA
From: Anti-citrullinated protein antibodies contribute to platelet activation in rheumatoid arthritis
| Â | Healthy controls | Patients with RA | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Total number | 29 | 32 | Â |
Female, n (%) | 16 (55.2) | 22 (68.75) | Â |
Male, n (%) | 13 (44.8) | 10 (31.25) | Â |
Age, yr | 37.4±1.79 | 63.5±2.24 | < 0.0001 |
Mean platelet volume (fl) | 7.88±0.137 | 8.41±0.183 | 0.0273 |
Platelet distribution width (fl) | 9.71±0.217 | 10.13±0.295 | ns |
Platelet numbers (109/L) | 298.3±21.29 | 383.9±28.66 | 0.0187 |
P-selectin expression (%) | 17.94±1.188 | 44.28±1.889 | < 0.0001 |