Table 4 MLRA shows that serum IL-1β, IL-6, IFNγ, IL-17a and IFNλ3 levels have predictive value for the presence of MHE.

From: Cytokine levels contribute to the pathogenesis of minimal hepatic encephalopathy in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma via STAT3 activation

Variable

β

Standard Error

P

IL-1β

−0.293

0.372

0.009

IL-6

−0.454

0.232

0.007

IFNγ

−0.388

0.248

0.006

IL-17a

−0.566

0.342

0.008

IFNλ2

−0.432

0.784

0.053

IFNλ3

−0.342

0.211

0.007

  1. Multiple linear regression: predictive value of IL-6, IL-17a and IFNλ3 on MHE in all patients.