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Table 4 Degree of correlation between reduced BLL, LS, and CAP for each inflammatory marker studied

From: Changes in inflammatory cytokines, antioxidants and liver stiffness after chelation therapy in individuals with chronic lead poisoning

Inflammatory markers affected by chelation treatment Reduced BLL Reduced LS Reduced CAP
Pearson’s Correlation p-value Pearson’s Correlation p-value Pearson’s Correlation p-value
TNF-α 0.212 0.919 -0.014 0.909 -0.237 0.048
Interleukin-1β 0.034 0.778 0.045 0.714 0.008 0.945
Interleukin-6 0.118 0.332 0.020 0.872 0.055 0.652
Glutathione -0.100 0.410 -0.030 0.802 -0.079 0.517
  1. Abbreviations: BLL blood lead level, LS liver stiffness, CAP controlled attenuation parameters, TNF tumor necrosis factor
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BMC Gastroenterology

ISSN: 1471-230X

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