Table 2.
Comparison of cytokine levels between HBeAg positive and HBeAg negative patients*.
| (pg/mL) | HBeAg positive (n = 28) | HBeAg negative (n = 36) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| IL-2 | 0.517 ± 2.37 | 0.726 ± 0.38 | 0.24 |
| IL-4 | 0.79 ± 1.74 | 0.77 ± 0.83 | 0.95 |
| IL-5 | 0.508 ± 0.16 | 0.726 ± 0.38 | <0.01** |
| IL-10 | 0.217 ± 0.35 | 2.607 ± 11.9 | 0.29 |
| IL-12p70 | 0.898 ± 0.60 | 2.17 ± 3.06 | 0.03** |
| IL-13 | 0.529 ± 0.31 | 0.803 ± 1.18 | 0.24 |
| GMCSF | 1.131 ± 0.1.75 | 1.56 ± 1.84 | 0.35 |
| IFN-gamma | 34.8 ± 40.72 | 37.36 ± 25.43 | 0.76 |
| TNF-alpha | 5.446 ± 10.09 | 5.196 ± 2.93 | 0.89 |
*Plus-minus values are means ± SD for all comparisons.
**Statistically significant.