Table 1.
Results for immunohistochemical staining of synovial tissue in frozen shoulders
| Antibody | Resulta | No. of patients positive (n = 10) |
|---|---|---|
| p38 MAPK | − | 0 |
| p44/42 MAPK (ERK) | ++++ | 10 (100%) |
| JNK MAPK | ++++ | 10 (100%) |
| NF-κBp50 | ++++ | 10 (100%) |
| IL-6 | ++ | 6 (60%) |
| MMP-3 | +++ | 10 (100%) |
| CD29 (β-1 integrin) | ++++ | 10 (100%) |
| CD56 (nerve) | + | 4 (40%) |
| S100 (nerve) | + | 4 (40%) |
| CD68 (macrophage) | +++ | 10 (100%) |
| VEGF (vascular) | ++ | 6 (60%) |
a
Number of cells counted per high-power field x200
−, none; +, 1 to 4; ++, 5 to 10; +++, >10; ++++, >100