Table 4 The mean serum level of cytokines and thioredoxine in different groups of children with ASD
From: Thioredoxin level and inflammatory markers in children with autism spectrum disorders
Parameter | Mild ASDs (n = 10) (mean ± SD) | Moderate ASD (n = 16) (mean ± SD) | Severe ASDs (n = 9) (mean ± SD) | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Interleukin-1ß (pg/ml) | 65.6 ± 37.5 | 51.3 ± 10.8 | 46.8 ± 8.2 | NS |
Interleukin 8 (pg/ml) | 62.7 ± 29.2 | 59.9 ± 26.5 | 54.8 ± 52.2 | NS |
Tumor necrosis factor-α (pg/ml) | 336.5 ± 56.5 | 344.7 ± 51.7 | 352.2 ± 50.8 | NS |
Thioredoxine (pg/ml) | 168.3 ± 57.1 | 167.5 ± 60.7 | 177.8 ± 42.6 | NS |