Table 2.
CD4 Mean median fluorescence intensity between HIV + SM + and HIV + SM−, among responders
| Cytokine | Mean MFI SM− (n) | Mean MFI SM+ (n) | p-value* | Stimulant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IFN-γ | 1530 (15) | 925 (16) | 1.5 × 10− 02 | GAG PTE POOL-1 |
| IL-2 | 452 (15) | 339 (16) | 1.3 × 10− 01 | GAG PTE POOL-1 |
| TNF-α | 2282 (15) | 1448 (16) | 8.0 × 10− 06 | GAG PTE POOL-1 |
| IFN-γ | 1565 (13) | 843 (14) | 7.1 × 10− 03 | GAG PTE POOL-2 |
| IL-2 | 399 (13) | 276 (14) | 1.2 × 10− 01 | GAG PTE POOL-2 |
| TNF-α | 2137 (13) | 1302 (14) | 2.7 × 10− 05 | GAG PTE POOL-2 |
* Student t test was used in the comparison between HIV + SM + and HIV + SM − responders