Table 2.
Cytokine concentrations (pg/ml) in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid.
| Control (n = 26) | Mild MPP (n = 45) | Severe MPP (n = 43) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TNFα | 8.65 ± 2.32 | 80.31 ± 17.79 | 159.36 ± 27.88 |
| IL6 | 34.67 ± 11.32 | 123.23 ± 29.32 | 348.09 ± 73.86 |
| IL1β | 23.3 ± 10.51 | 103.93 ± 27.8 | 408.66 ± 73.89 |
| MCP1 | 310.95 ± 45.42 | 1820.35 ± 281.8 | 3173.96 ± 377.59 |
| IL4 | 5.43 ± 1.05 | 15.12 ± 2.81 | 31.82 ± 4.92 |
| IL10 | 1.96 ± 0.35 | 33.71 ± 7.05 | 75.54 ± 17.99 |
| IFNγ | 2.54 ± 0.36 | 26.55 ± 6.21 | 57.06 ± 12.46 |
| IL13 | 9.09 ± 1.52 | 17.97 ± 1.7 | 21.68 ± 1.91 |
| IL5 | 0.25 ± 0.04 | 3.29 ± 0.82 | 9.7 ± 3.86 |
| sCD40L | 8.33 ± 2.55 | 32.84 ± 4.85 | 36.66 ± 4.57 |
| Flt3L | 9.46 ± 0.79 | 19.81 ± 1.21 | 24.28 ± 1.24 |
| IL2 | 0.64 ± 0.16 | 1.04 ± 0.29 | 2.04 ± 0.42 |
| IFNα2 | 14.33 ± 2.46 | 17.97 ± 1.45 | 28.12 ± 2.26 |
Data represent the mean ± S.E.M.