Table 4

Distribution of TGFB1 genotypes according to the existence of visceral pleural fibrosis

GenotypeNo changes*Any changesOR (95% CI)†
TGFB1 rs2277698
 G/G577 (72.5)104 (80.6)1.0
 G/A or A/A219 (27.5)25 (19.4)0.62 (0.39 to 0.98)
  • Data are presented as n (%) except as noted.

  • *Reference category.

  • †Adjusted for age, sex, pack-years and years of asbestos exposure.