Table 4.
Cytokines and viral antibody levels in all measured aqueous humor
| Mediators (pg/mL) | FUS group (n = 16) | Cataract group (n = 25) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| VEGF (pg/mL), median (IQR) | 31.05 (18.625) | 18.80 (17.05) | P = 0.014∗ |
| bFGF (pg/mL), median (IQR) | 11.30 (58.925) | 0 (5.40) | P = 0.026∗ |
| IL-6 (pg/mL), median (IQR) | 36.35 (88.625) | 2.60 (12.15) | P < 0.001∗ |
| IL-8, (pg/mL), median (IQR) | 17.90 (47.70) | 2.40 (3.45) | P < 0.001∗ |
| IL-10 (pg/mL), median (IQR) | 3.25 (10.35) | 0 (0) | P < 0.001∗ |
| VCAM (pg/mL), median (IQR) | 1706.65 (3838.275) | 22.00 (77.90) | P < 0.001∗ |
| Viral antibody (positive), n (%) | |||
| RV | 11 (68.75%) | ||
P values were calculated using the Mann–Whitney U test
VEGF Vascular endothelial growth factor, bFGF Basic fibroblast growth factor, IL Interleukin, VCAM Vascular cell adhesion molecule, RV Rubella virus, IQR Interquartile range