Table 3

Peak values of mediators in ascites and lesser sac (local) compared with peak serum values in severe acute pancreatitis (mean (SEM))

IL-1RA (U/ml)IL-1β (pg/ml)sIL-2R (pg/ml)IL-6 (ng/ml)IL-10 (U/ml)
Local (n=24)3614.8  (805)448.8  (211)3-150 1297  (163)1339  (149)3-150 393  (135)3-150
Serum (n=35)3616 (407)4.88 (1.05)3-150 1440 (205)666 (101)3-150 22.5 (7.84)3-150
  • IL, interleukin; IL-1RA, interleukin 1β receptor antagonist; sIL-2R, soluble interleukin 2 receptor.

  • 3-150 Significant difference.