Table 2 Mean concentrations (NO, PGE2) and neutral metalloproteinases activity. Note high standard deviations in all groups.
Lab.value | Group I 2 months | Group I 8.5 months | Group II 2 months | Group II 8.5 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NO μMol) | 24.28 ± 16.9 | 175.33 ± 225.0 | 40.1 ± 44.9 | 235.31 ± 236.5 |
PGE2 (pg/L) | 0.73 ± 1.7 | 298.9 ± 324.3 | 1.4 ± 1.7 | 1066.39 ± 371 7.4 |
Collagenolytic activity (IU/L) | 0.001 ± 0.0 | 0.04 ± 0.1 | 0.3 ± 1.6 | 0.17 ± 0.3 |
Caseinolytic activity (IU/L) | 0.32 ± 0.2 | 0.04 ± 0.1 | 0.52 ± 0.1 | 0.06 ± 0.1 |