Comparison of nine cytokine concentrations between the intra-FCVB fluid (n = 8) and the control groups measured by Multiplex Immunoassay.

<p>Compare to the idiopathic macular hole control group, the concentrations of IL-1β, IL-2, IL-6, TNF-α, IFN-γ and VEGF were slightly higher in the intra-FCVB fluid. (IL-2 was below the range of detection sensitivity for samples from idiopathic macular hole patients). The concentrations of IL-8, IL-10 and IL-17 were not statistically significant different compared with the idiopathic macular hole patients. Compared to the rhegmatogenous retinal detachment control group, most cytokines concentrations in the intra-FCVB fluid were not statistically significant different, except IL-1β.