Table 2 Biological and clinical features associated to sexual dimorphism in inflammation
From: Sex and inflammation in respiratory diseases: a clinical viewpoint
| Â | Inflammatory mediators | Female | Male |
|---|---|---|---|
Biological markers | CRP | ⬆ | ⬇ |
ESR | ⬆ | ⬇ | |
IL-8 | ⬆ | ⬇ | |
IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α | ⬇ | ⬆ | |
CD99 | ⬇ | ⬆ | |
Hematological markers | Neutrophil count | ⬆ | ⬇ |
Monocyte count | ⬇ | ⬆ | |
Clinical features | Outcome in acute inflammatory processes (septic shock, burns, trauma) | Better prognosis | Worse prognosis |
| Â | Outcome in chronic inflammatory processes (severe asthma, cystic fibrosis, BPCO) | Worse prognosis | Better prognosis |