Table 2.
Statistical comparisons of cytokines secreted in the presence or absence of HBsAg and PHA within each vaccinated group
Comparsion groups | ||||
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Vaccinees | Cytokine | HBsAg versus Cont | PHA versus Cont | HBsAg versus PHA |
Responders | ||||
IL-4 | 0·009* | 0·002 | 0·35 | |
IL-10 | 0·05 | 0·0025 | 0·12 | |
IFN-γ | 0·001 | 0·005 | 0·09 | |
Non-responders | ||||
IL-4 | 0·22 | 0·006 | 0·001 | |
IL-10 | 0·21 | 0·005 | 0·009 | |
IFN-γ | 0·14 | 0·0001 | 0·001 |
the figures represents p; Cont: control culture in absense of HBsAg or PHA