Title: Serum levels of IL-2,IL-6,IL-18 in patients with hepatitis C
Abstract: Objective: To investigate the relationship between serum levels of IL-2,IL-6,IL-18 and immune state of hepatitis C.Methods: Serum levels of IL-2,IL-6,IL-18 were measured in 43 patients with hepatitis C and 32 normal controls by ELISA.Results: Compared with normal controls,IL-2 contents decreased,and IL-6 and IL-18 levels increased in patients with chronic and serious hepatitis C(P0.01 or 0.05).Conclusion: IL-2,IL-6,IL-18 are markers of the immune state of hepatitis C and are helpful in hepatitis C treatment guidance.
Publication Year: 2006
Publication Date: 2006-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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