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From: Substantial increase in the frequency of circulating CD4+NKG2D+ T cells in patients with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 1

Figure 4

Trend to decrease TGF-β and increase pro-inflammatory cytokines is seen in CIN 1 patients. Serum profiles of TGF- β, TNF-α, and IL-15 in CIN 1 patients and control donors were quantified using commercial ELISA kits. While serum levels of TGF-β (a) were significantly lower in CIN 1 patients versus control group, TNF-α (b) and IL-15 (c) showed a trend to be increased, although we did not find statistical differences. Statistical analysis was performed through Mann–Whitney U test and data are expressed as mean ± SEM (horizontal lines). Absorbance values are shown as pg/mL (TNF-α and IL-15) and ng/mL (TGF-β); *p = 0.014.

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