Table 2. Statistical comparison of mean baseline cytokine levels quantified by ELISA between patients presenting clinical benefit or progression.
| Cytokines | Clinical benefit (mean±s.d) | Progression (mean±s.d.) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| TNF-α (pg ml−1) | 76.94±194.73 | 164.07±134.80 | 0.009 |
| MMP-9 (ng ml−1) | 2972.31±1337.31 | 4227.3±933.73 | 0.027 |
| ICAM-1 (ng ml−1) | 445.7±103.77 | 482.2±157.99 | 0.900 |
| VEGF (ng ml−1) | 19.57±17.85 | 14.27±4.38 | 0.382 |
| SDF-1 (pg ml−1) | 49.17±32.87 | 61.86±29.33 | 0.371 |
| BDNF (ng ml−1) | 16.67±8.64 | 13.61±6.11 | 0.378 |
Bold values are statistically significant.