Table III.
Gene expression in peripheral blood monocytes
| Healthy (n=9) | PAD (n=49) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TNFα | 0.72 [0.49, 1.07] | 1.1 [0.66, 1.56] | 0.27 |
| IL-6 | 0.74 [0.38, 1.53] | 1.85 [0.86, 3.81] | 0.024 |
| INF-gamma | 0.67 [0.31, 1.23] | 0.39 [0.07, 1.30] | 0.19 |
| CD-36 | 0.79 [0.43, 1.37] | 1.99 [1.25, 3.04] | 0.018 |
Tumor necrosis factor α (TNFα), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and interferon-gamma (INF-gamma). Data shown as median and interquartile range. Statistical comparisons achieved by Wilcoxon rank sum test.