Table 2 Neutralizing activity of anti-cytokine autoantibodies in HZ and PHN
From: Anti-cytokine autoantibodies in postherpetic neuralgia
Cytokine | Pt. ID | Group | Ab level (LU)a | Other samplesa (95 % CI) | Neutralizing activityb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IFN-α | 56 | PHN | 1,465,000 | 1388 ± 89 (LU) | Neutralizing |
IFN-α | 6 | HZ | 335,000 | 1388 ± 89 (LU) | Partially neutralizing |
IFN-γ | 123 | PHN | 125,000 | 2943 ± 535 (LU) | Not neutralizing |
IFN-γ | 207 | PHN | 541,000 | 2943 ± 535 (LU) | Partially neutralizing |
IFN-γ | 322 | PHN | 939,000 | 2943 ± 535 (LU) | Not neutralizing |
IL-6 | 226 | PHN | 2,371,000 | 1555 ± 419 (LU) | Neutralizing |
GM-CSF | 205 | PHN | 575,000 | 2079 ± 252 (LU) | Neutralizing |
GM-CSF | 215 | HZ | 145,000 | 2079 ± 252 (LU) | Not neutralizing |