FIGURE 6. A, Serum TNF-α was significantly decreased female patients 40 days after injury compared with males, P < 0.05. Normal serum TNF-α: 0–2 pg/mL. B, Interleukin-1β was decreased in females on days 10 and 20 after burn when compared with males, P < 0.05. Normal serum IL-1β: 0.1–0.8pg/mL. *Significant differences between females versus males, P< 0.05.