Table II.
Comparison of serum TNF-α, IL-1β and IL-18 levels among groups.
| Group | Number of mice used | TNF-α (pg/ml) | IL-1β (pg/ml) | IL-18 (pg/ml) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control | 6 | 333.51±7.57 | 58.97±1.77 | 92.17±1.17 |
| Model | 6 | 528.62±7.15a | 110.44±0.88a | 138.78±0.93a |
| QUE | 6 | 458.95±29.51b | 97.32±1.02b | 121.51±0.44b |
| 3-MA | 6 | 611.89±12.02b | 117.57±1.38b | 141.79±0.86b |
| QUE + 3-MA | 6 | 486.27±7.41c | 102.95±1.46c | 126.90±1.82c |
Data are presented as the mean ± SD.
a
P<0.01 vs. Control
b
P<0.01 vs. Model
c
P<0.01 vs. 3-MA. 3-MA, 3-methyladenine; IL-1β, interleukin 1β; IL-18, interleukin 18; QUE, quercetin; TNF-α, tumor necrosis factor α.