Fig. 5From: Upregulation of leukocyte immunoglobulin-like receptor B4 on interstitial macrophages in COPD; their possible protective role against emphysema formationThe deficiency of LILRB4 did not affect the accumulation induced by intranasal administration of elastase. BAL was performed on day 7 after the administration of PBS or elastase. The number of total cells (a), macrophages (b), and neutrophils (c) in BAL fluids were examined. Data are presented as median with a dot for each sample. The Steel–Dwass test was used for nonparametric multiple comparisons among the groups. N = 5 to 8 per groups. WT wild-type mice, KO LILRB4-deficient miceBack to article page