Table 4.
The changes in serum cytokines including tumour necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and interleukin-8 (IL-8) levels of chronic hepatitis B after treatment
| Group | TNF-α (μg/l) | IL-6 (pg/ml) | IL-8 (pg/ml) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control group | 29.3 (5.03)a | 86.4 (53.79)a | 39.5 (8.86)a |
| Treatment group | 21.6 (3.94)b | 59.1 (39.61)b | 23.7 (6.13)b |
Values are expressed as mean (SD). Means with different superscript letters within a row indicate significant differences (p < 0.05)