Table 2.
Inflammatory cytokine release by arterial grafts explanted and reimplanted in the arterial circulation
| ng/cm2 | Preimplantation | Postimplantation (4 wk) |
|---|---|---|
| IL-1 | 0.3 ± 0.05 | 0.4 ± 0.9 |
| IL-2 | 0.4 ± 0.1 | 0.6 ± 0.2 |
| IL-6 | 0.1 ± 0.1 | 1.2 ± 0.2 |
IL, Interleukin.