Table 2.
Expression of TNFα, IL-1β and IL-6 in Control, Young POP, Old POP group.
| Control | Young POP | Old POP | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TNFα score | ||||
| 0 | 4 (66.7%) | 2 (8.7%) | 4 (7.0%) | 0.001 a |
| 1 | 2 (33.3%) | 15 (65.2%) | 35 (61.4%) | 0.001 a |
| 2 | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (26.1%) | 18 (31.6%) | 0.001 a |
| IL-1β score | ||||
| 0 | 3 (50.0%) | 2 (8.7%) | 5 (8.8%) | 0.031 a |
| 1 | 3 (50.0%) | 14 (60.9%) | 31 (54.4%) | 0.031 a |
| 2 | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (30.4%) | 21 (36.8%) | 0.031 a |
| IL-6 score | ||||
| 0 | 4 (66.7%) | 3 (13.0%) | 5 (14.0%) | 0.002 a |
| 1 | 2 (33.3%) | 15 (65.2%) | 33 (581%) | 0.002 a |
| 2 | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (21.7%) | 19 (27.9%) | 0.002 a |
a
Fisher’s Exact Test was used to compare differences in categorical variables.