Table 3.
Expression of LL-37, HBD-2, and HBD-3 protein in the lesions of cutaneous tuberculosis and tuberculids by the immunohistochemistry
| Items | Case 1 | Case 2 | Case 3 | Case 4 | Case 5 | Control |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LL-37 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.30 | 0.25 | 0.27 | 0.26 |
| HBD-2 | 0.22 | 0.24 | 0.23 | 0.27 | 0.33 | 0.29 |
| HBD-3 | 0.26 | 0.29 | 0.26 | 0.29 | 0.26 | 0.28 |
Data are represented as the mean optical density values. LL-37: Cathelicidin LL-37; HBD: Human beta defensin.