Research Article

Relationship between Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin, Eosinophil Cationic Protein, Cytokines, and Atopic Sensitization in Patients with Allergic Diseases

Table 8

Elevated NGAL level as a risk factor for the prevalence of high TGF-β1 in allergic patients.

Elevated NGAL (>150 ng/mL)Prevalence of high TGF-β1
Odds ratio (95% CI) value

Unadjusted3.39 (1.19–8.62)<0.001
Adjusted for
Age and sex2.35 (1.17–6.05)<0.001
Age, sex, and BMI1.83 (1.15–3.92)<0.001
Age, sex, BMI, and SBP1.42 (1.08–2.72)<0.001
Age, sex, BMI, SBP, and current smoking1.31 (1.04–2.58)<0.001

NGAL: neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin; BMI: body mass index; SBP: systolic blood pressure; TGF-β1: transforming growth factor-β1; and CI: confidence interval.