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Comparison of the baseline serum inflammatory factors in two groups.
| Intervention group (n = 30) | Control group (n = 28) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| hs-CRP (mg/L) | 1.79 ± 1.25 | 2.26 ± 1.22 | 0.110 |
| TNF-α (pg/mL) | 52.88 ± 0.86 | 41.63 ± 23.37 | 0.237 |
| IL-18 (pg/mL) | 4244.14 ± 1939.31 | 4107.87 ± 1863.95 | 0.850 |
| MMP9 (ng/mL) | 154.23 ± 19.36 | 143.03 ± 28.31 | 0.196 |
| IL-17 (pg/L) | 6023.48 ± 1986.12 | 5880.35 ± 1598.26 | 0.765 |
