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Concentration of inflammatory cytokines in the diaphragmatic peritoneum.
| Cytokines (pg per 100 μg Protein n = 10) | Normal Control | Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) | PD + Astragalus |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCP-1 | 7.9 ± 0.8 | 20.4 ± 1.7 * | 8.7 ± 1.0 # |
| TNF-α | 1.4 ± 0.1 | 6.7 ± 0.5 * | 3.3 ± 0.4 *,# |
| TGF-β | 21.2 ± 1.8 | 58 ± 2.1 * | 24.9 ± 1.2 # |
Mean ± SEM: * p < 0.05 compared to the normal controls; # p < 0.05 compared to peritoneal dialysis.
