Table 3. Comparative analysis of cytokine perturbations by groups.
HIV+ vs. HIV- | PE vs. Normotensive | PE/HIV+ vs. PE/HIV- | |
---|---|---|---|
Group | 4 vs. 3 | 1 vs. 3 | 2 vs. 1 |
Units | Δ median pg/mL (p-value) | ||
Cytokine | |||
IL-2 | -16.8 (0.010)* | -1.20 (0.938) | -4.5 (0.000)* |
TNF-α | -24.0 (0.045)* | -13.6 (0.279) | -13.0 (0.000)* |
IFN-γ | -3.0 (0.345) | +1.2 (0.553) | -4.2 (0.023) |
IL-6 | -16.8 (0.005)* | -2.8 (0.774) | -7.3 (0.086) |
*(p< 0.05 is deemed statistically significant); Δ = difference in values; PE = preeclampsia