TABLE I.
Cytokine Profile of Prostatic Fluid
| Cytokine | Ratio (L/S) | Average signal of L group (SD) | Average signal of S group (SD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| IL-1beta | 5.08 | 4.75 (10.33) | 0.94 (0.55) |
| IL-7 | 4.63 | 0.30 (0.37) | 0.06 (0.10) |
| Activin A | 4.47 | 2.75 (3.11) | 0.62 (0.92) |
| MCP-1 | 3.67 | 103.47 (101.64) | 28.2 (12.71) |
| IL-6 | 3.09 | 1.72 (3.56) | 0.56 (0.53) |
| FGF-4 | 2.78 | 0.18 (0.21) | 0.07 (0.10) |
| FGF-7 | 2.76 | 0.33 (0.53) | 0.12 (0.29) |
| IGFBP-4 | 2.75 | 0.77 (0.97) | 0.28 (0.36) |
| IGF-I | 2.67 | 0.87 (1.10) | 0.32 (0.31) |
| Endoglin | 2.37 | 0.56 (0.68) | 0.24 (0.58) |
| AgRP | 1.98 | 3.16 (3.51) | 2.25 (1.71) |
| BLC | 1.96 | 7.10 (7.86) | 3.63 (2.64) |
| I-309 | 1.95 | 1.87 (1.43) | 0.96 (0.94) |
| PARC | 1.85 | 9.11 (9.07) | 4.93 (3.74) |
| FGF-6 | 1.77 | 0.43 (0.56) | 0.24 (0.60) |
| GM-CSF | 1.76 | 3.80 (4.56) | 1.91 (1.69) |
L, large prostate (>60 g; n=8); S, small prostate (<40 g; n=6).