Table 2.
Clinical Characteristics of MS Patients According to IL-1β Group.
IL-1β Negative (13) | IL-1β Positive (20) | ||
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Sex, females | N (%) | 8 (61.5%) | 11 (50%) |
Age, years | mean (SD) | 38 (11.72) | 33.9 (7.28) |
Disease duration, months | median (IQR) | 12 (9–35) | 14 (6.5–31.5) |
Radiological activity | N (%) | 4 (30.8%) | 9 (45%) |
EDSS | median (IQR) | 1.5 (1–2) | 1.75 (1–2) |
Abbreviations: EDSS (expanded disability status scale); IL (interleukin); IQR (interquartile range); MS (multiple sclerosis); SD (standard deviation).