CXCL10 was increased in BALF from C-ARDS and NC-ARDS compared to controls (p<0.001 and p<0.05, respectively; Figure 4C) and in serum from C-ARDS and NC-ARDS compared to controls (p<0.0001 and p<0.0001, respectively; Figure 4C). Here, CXCL10 is linked to acute respiratory distress syndrome.